The Little Christmas

            Somewhere between Housewares and Sporting Goods, you may hear it. It may enter your consciousness as you’re flipping through the compact discs over in Electronics, or you may find yourself unconsciously humming the tune as you’re puzzling over whether large or extra-large will fit that out-of-town relative you haven’t seen in some time ....

For we need a little Christmas,

Right this very minute,

Candles in the window,

Carols at the spinet.

Yes, we need a little Christmas,

Right this very minute,

Need a little Christmas now!

            There’s nothing wrong with needing a little Christmas. It’s what so many are searching for on their expeditions through the wilds of the shopping mall. Armed with checklists and coupons, supplied with sensible shoes and a plenteous plastic charge cards, these latter-day explorers are vigilant and wise in the ways of merchandising.

            They’re looking for the perfect gift: an expression of love (or, at the very least, high personal regard). It’s a wonderful, caring thing to do — Chr

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