Dear friends and family around the world,

There is much afoot in the world these days to inspire bouts of despair
and bah-humbuggery, and I can bah-humbug with the best of them, but
despite it all the human spirit still perseveres and human hearts still
join together to make merry and celebrate at the slightest provocation.
Here in the northern climes at this time the days are short and
generally grey and the nights are long, dark and cold. And yet, we still
come together to celebrate in hope and expectancy inspired by the
gradual return of the light and the turning of the wheel of the year,
and by whatever religious traditions we choose to take comfort it. And
so I wish you all a joyful, blessed and generally satisfactory Yule,
Winter Solstice, Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia, Capricorn, Festivus,Hogswatch or whatever other particular observance of the season of the year you prefer (did I miss any?). May it be filled with love, gusto and
gratitude; and may you enjoy good health, contentment and prosperity and
realize all your hearts' fondest desires in the New Year.

All the best,

Pookah