The above photograph is of a Christmas tree in what was once the centre of Minamisanriku town, in Miyagi, northern Japan. It has been a pretty traumatic year in this part of the world and for many the merriness of the season will be impossible to come by.
All the more reason then to be grateful for what you have rather, as so many here in Japan must do, grieving for what you have lost.
So this Christmas, if I can make one request of you all, it is to spread some of that gratitude around - lots of hugs and kisses and smiles and laughter; uncork and uncask not just the wine and spirits, but the finer feelings and glad fellowship of our better selves.
Let the grace shine through.
Merry Christmas
メリークリスマス
Nollaig shona daoibhse
Fröhliche Weihnachten
S Rozhdestvom Kristovym
Selamat Hari Natal
Sugeng Riyạyạ Natal lan Warsạ Énggal
Happy Christmas and good tidings Sanae and Cian - hope you enjoy the festivities ... Always remember the true meaning of this holiday season - the celebration of Brians Birthday......
ReplyDeleteColin (And Lind&Amy)
Brian - Happy Christmas to you, Sanae and Cian and a belated Happy Birthday aswell. I hope you had an enjoyable day and didn't dwell too much on how ancient you are. I tried skyping you just before 9pm on Christmas Day to sing happy birthday to you with the girls but you were offline. By now you are in Singapore, hopefully have a great holiday. I'll chat to you when you get back.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday again x Ciara