This is a day before a day that is a rather big deal to many people: Christmas. For me, I too have memories of this day that comes about at the last week of the year. As far back as I remember, I was "conditioned" about the religious side of it. This is what happens when you go to a school in the UK, where religion can be taught in schools, unlike here in the US.
I remember that one morning where there was gifts by our sealed-off fireplace in our living room. We did not have a tree, but with all the lines of cards that we received, the "wow" factor in the eyes of a child was there indeed. In many ways, I can say that this might have been Dad's way of seeing that this is something that signifies the start of cross-culture. In years since then, we never did the gift giving ordeal, but we as a family did do something for this holiday that is otherwise celebrated by others.
Therefore, when anyone comes up to me to wish me "Happy Holidays", I will reply back with "Merry Christmas". Just do not take away my Christmas memory from years ago. This is what I want for Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a great night.
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