New York Times, “The True Meaning of Christmas” (by Karin Lauria)
On December 2, The New York Times ran an op-ed entitled “Giving You Christmas When You Want It” by Simon Doonan, creative director of Barneys New York.
I sent a letter to the editor in response, which the Times published today. You can read it here (see the first of the two letters):
“The True Meaning of Christmas”
Note, I’m a frequent letter to the editor writer. My reasons are as follows:
- It’s a great way to engage with topics that interest you.
- The letters to the editor section is popular–you reach a lot of people.
- It’s fun to see your name in print!
Happy Holidays,
Karin
Karin Lauria :: Dec.09.2007 :: Ethics, Religion :: 2 Comments »
Dear Karin,
It is illogical to dismiss the true meaning of Christmas by thinking about your wasted opportunities and going old. You can ponder about the passage of time all year long but Nativity comes only once a year to remind us that the incarnation made us kin to God.
Happy new year (which I do not celebrate),
Yours,
Fr Pavel
Fr Pavel:
I’m wondering if you might explain, first, what you mean when you write “It is illogical to dismiss the true meaning of Christmas by thinking about your wasted opportunities and going old.” The reasoning behind that statement is unclear. And second, why it is that you don’t celebrate the New Year holiday?
Thanks,
Karin