I found this great article just now by Noah Findlay and titled "Sadness Is Also Part of Christmas" in the Detroit News (Sunday Dec 23). It can be found at http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071223/OPINION03/712230320#
It starts out with "A few weeks ago I came across a column in a small town newspaper that started with these words: 'Back when everyone we loved was still alive.'"
It concludes with the following:
"We might find Christmas less of an emotional tug-of-war if we were less resistant to taking some time for reflecting on the memories that make us ache and offering more tolerance to those who just can't muster the joy the season requires.
That wouldn't have to turn Christmas into a maudlin affair. Christmas still should be about the gifts and glitter and good times. It really is the most wonderful time of the year.
But acknowledging that a strong stream of sadness also runs through Christmas would make the holiday more honest."
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