All of the years I have participated in this sacred spirit and these seasonal blessings, and so it is for those who went before me;

There has been the love and hope that went and goes with the children looking forward to this holiday.

Regardless of religious overtones,

The spirit of the season belongs to us, the children of the earth.

On behalf of all us children-

For real there must be a rekindling and a fulfilling

Of the creator in everyone.