Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas Mantorville

 

Merry Christmas December 24, 2024 Recently when I wished someone a Merry Christmas, I was reminded that I should be careful and not offend someone. I could not help but think about my next door neighbor while I was growing up. Renata had a numeric tattoo on the inside of her left arm. This tattoo was from was from her time in a Nazi concentration camp. I couldn't help but think if anyone had the right to be very sensitive to the religious nuances in our society it was my neighbor. While I was growing up we always wished them a Merry Christmas and she would respond back with Happy Chanukah, neither of us choose to be offended by this exchange and in fact the warmth that we shared in this exchange was very much appreciated by both sides. I have looked back at this exchange several time in the years that have passed and I now understand that I do not have to be ashamed of my Christian heritage especially this time of year. So in the spirit of the season and with every warmth I wish all my neighbors a very Merry Christmas and a happy and joyous new year. Merry Christmas Mantorville and Thank you for allowing me to be your Mayor Yours in Service Chuck Bradford

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