“I've been in elementary education for years and my belief is that Christmas pageants in schools are little more than conditioning kids for the Christian religion.”
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But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore.
My art and poetry is very political now. Because you've got to find that truth within you and express yourself. Somewhere out there, I know, there will be people who will listen.
Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won't make it 'white'.
On the whole, I prefer Christmas as an adult than I did as a child.