Letter to the Editor: Holiday season brings out the best in folks

From: New Haven Register | Date: December 19, 2006 | Copyright information

Although I am not a Christian, I celebrate the holiday season as a time of good cheer. Most of the year we go about our business thinking little about the people we see both frequently and occasionally.

The season's spirit is amplified by the commercial aspect of this time of the year. What better way of fostering good will than by wishing someone a happy, holiday season. The gifts we purchase and give to loved ones as well as strangers through various charitable organizations serves t...

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