It is one of my favorite days of the year — Christmas Eve — a time full of wonder, magic, and memories.
For so many, so much is possible on this day. Reuniting with family and friends, making new ones, serving your neighbors, and giving to the less fortunate are just some of the things that spring to mind on this day.
And there is a lot of uncertainty for many in our region facing furloughs with a Federal Government shutdown. The National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in Washington, a symbol of peace not only for our region but around the world, has gone dark in the wake of the shutdown.
But we’ve been here before, and we all hope for quick resolution for the hundreds of thousands of government workers in our region, as well as business owners and non-government employees impacted by the shutdown.
And, I hope that just for a moment this Christmas, you put fear and politics aside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season, the music, and forget about your woes and do everything you can to bring a smile to the face of the person standing next to you.
Merry Christmas.
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