What do you have on top of the Christmas tree?

Some people prefer the star to sit up there. Whether it's a reminder of the sun that appeared when Christ was born, or something that draws your attention to the heavens where He dwells, or even if it is just a pretty accent to the emerald green of the tree, the vast majority choose this lovely gem to sit atop their winter expression of life for the holidays.

If you are not a star person, you may choose the less popular, but still beautiful, angel to smile down on you from her lofty perch. Whether dressed in feathers, long taffeta, or even deep red velvet and faux fur, she speaks to you and that is why she sits there. Perhaps she is the reminder of the angel proclaiming the coming of her Lord and Savior in splendorous song. Perhaps you merely feel safe that she is protecting you tree or home. But something about having a face makes you feel warm inside.

Some people have handmade crafts that complete their tree. Spindles pointing heavenward, bells that ring joyously, doves that coo when you trip the motion sensor, even wrapped gifts have been seen as the piece de resistance. These always have special meaning to those displaying them.

Those of us who share this holiday enjoy that there is always something similar that we have to carry in our hearts at this time of year. Indeed we may not celebrate it for the same reason, but most of us remember that love was the real meaning behind our happy smiles and gift-giving.

And that knowledge will forever draw us together in harmony.

Happy Christmas!

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