The holiday season arrives each year with a familiar mix of sights and sounds — candles in windows, homes warmed by laughter, tables set a little fuller than usual. Whether one celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, or some other occasion, his time of year carries a universal undertone: reflection, connection, and hope.
It is easy, especially in today’s climate, to focus on what divides us. Headlines often highlight conflict, politics sharpen differences, and social media rewards outrage over understanding. Yet the holidays quietly remind us of a deeper truth — that beneath our labels, beliefs, and backgrounds, we are far more alike than different.
