Wednesday, December 25, 2024

My Christmas Wishes to You

As we gather this holiday season, I want to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and peace. Whether you are surrounded by family, chosen family, or enjoying some quiet moments of reflection, know that you are cherished and appreciated.

This Christmas, let us celebrate the beauty of diversity, the strength of authenticity, and the power of love in all its forms. To all my readers, may your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and the comfort of knowing you are seen, valued, and loved.

This time of year reminds us of the importance of kindness, compassion, and the connections we share. For those who may find this season challenging, I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone—this community stands with you, offering support and understanding. Let this Christmas be a time to honor your journey, cherish chosen family, and embrace the unique light you bring to the world. Here’s to hope, unity, and a season that sparkles with pride.

May your days be bright, your heart be light, and your holiday season filled with warmth and happiness. From my heart to yours, Merry Christmas!

—Joe, The Closet Professor



Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël, Frohe Weihnachten, Buon Natale, Feliz Natal, С Рождеством, 圣诞快乐, メリークリスマス, 메리 크리스마스, عيد ميلاد مجيد,  मेरि क्रिसमस, Krismasi Njema,  শুভ বড়দিন, Mutlu Noeller, Καλά Χριστούγεννα, Vrolijk Kerstfeest,  Wesołych Świąt,  חג מולד שמח, Giáng Sinh Vui Vẻ, Maligayang Pasko, สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส, Καλά Χριστούγεννα, Felix Dies Nativitatis.

Since ancient language of Aramaic was most likely the language of Christ, I though I’d add this translation as well:

 ܐܫܬܐ ܠܟ ܫܢܬܐ ܛܒܬܐ ܘܐܝܕܐ ܕܡܘܠܕܐ ܕܡܫܝܚܐ!

(Eshta l-kh shnata ṭavta w-ida d-Mawlada d-Mshiḥa!)


It roughly translates to “I wish you a good year and a feast of the birth of the Messiah!”

15 comments:

Fiddleheads said...

Thank you Joe and Merry Christmas to you.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas and "Thank you" for your wonderful blog. Funny, encouraging, thought provoking... I always enjoy it!

Dan1957 said...

Merry Christmas.

John Ridge said...

Merry Christmas

Bill said...

Merry Christmas, Joe. Hope the holiday season in Alabama goes well.

uvdp said...

Merry Christmas ! Is everything going well?
I was surprised, at mass there were two songs in English , also I prayed for you . “Amasing son” replaced Psalm 88(89) and “When i am down and oh my soul so weary” the communion song.

Joe said...

I’m doing OK. So far, my parents have been on good behavior. Sadly, my mother’s dementia is getting worse. She still knows everyone, she gets confused very easily hand has basically very little short term memory. She’s also getting more feeble all the time. She has issues getting around.

Joe said...

So far, so good. Thank You!

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JiEL said...

Joyeux Noël et une année 2025 remplie de bonheur, santé et espoir pour vous les américains.
Merry Christmas and a 2025 year filed with happines, health and hope for you all Americans.

Anonymous said...

Well said !
You and your site are great, a mix of
personal experiences, religious insight and wit, and the spice of the erotic. :)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and all !
Now, when are you gonna do a story on that sweet lamb of Alabam, Tallulah Bankhead ? :)
-CA jock

Joe said...

CA jock, I definitely need to do a post on her. She was a fascinating woman. I’ve always wanted to spend time at the Alabama State Archives and go through her personal papers. She had them donated there after her death. Her Aunt Marie founded the Archives (the first state archives in the country) with her husband and Tallulah’s uncle, Thomas Owen.