I hope everyone, including my believing counterparts, have an enjoyable day.  We can put aside the debate and blasphemy and wish happiness and good times.

My recent tradition with my mom is to write here 3 poems. One from my dog, one from my cat, and one from me. Out of all the things I give her, she loves that the most. I enjoy it to because I love to see her put a smile on her face. That smile is the best gift to me in the world. And I know my mom darned well is going to spoil the heck out of me today.

Mind you, my well wishing is in context of this thread. I really do know how to separate a claim from the common wish of happiness we all want, especially when it comes to wanting to share good times with family and friends.

I may even beat up on claims today in other threads. But consider this thread neutral today.

We all love our families no matter what day we focus on. We all like letting our hair down and having good food and giving presents to others. We'll have some wine or beer and watch some sports, or simply enjoy watching others open the gifts we give them.

Happiness is a universal desire and today is for everyone just as every other day, at opportunity to be happy and spend time with loved ones.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year in advance.