How many ways can you say Merry Christmas???

Marlo: A Very Merry Christmas! Week 64 Christopher Browne A list from the Huffington Post,

Merry Christmas in German:
Frohe Weihnachten

Merry Christmas in French:
Joyeux Noël

Merry Christmas in Italian:
Buon Natale

Merry Christmas in Portuguese:
Feliz Natal

and many, many more...

Additionally, how many December celebrations are there around the world?

At this time of year, six kivas from the Zuni Tribe will be dancing and giving a house they have built to six families from their tribe. This is the time called Shalak'o. Much as Santa Clause visits us, the Shalak'o visits the house which the men in the village have been building year round. On the first day, the Shalak'os descend together on the village by walking from the top of DY down. The Shalak'os will dance for a week straight, race each other, and do giveaways at the Plaza. I have had the honor of experiencing two. It is definitely something I will do again as well as recommend.

It's easy to get wrapped up (hopefully not in wrapping) but in many obligations, what we want and giving as many people as possible the perfect gift. Overall, I think it's important to realize this is a universal time, to sacrifice and to give others what we can, whether it's time, a handmade gift, a card, confessions of love, treating yourself to something special or everything on their list. Give what you can and be thankful for what you do receive.

So without further ado, many miracles to you this holiday season and Happy, Happy Shalak'o, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Winter Solstice!!!