The abundance of both festive and solemn occasions during the month of December, annually, have caused some controversy within the communities impacted by the events. Some persons are actually offended that not everyone is familiar with their own December event or occasion – as if everyone knows them personally. Our current society is just “egocentric” and unable to understand the concept of “us” and/or “we!”
As indicated above, there are a multitude of events and happenings throughout the world this month. The variety reflects the distinctive and multicultural legacies that we all offer and share with our communities, cultures, friends and neighbours throughout our world.
However joyous we may feel this time of the year, we also need to remember that there are also many, indeed, too many who are suffering through no fault of their own. They are all around us, in our very own neighbourhoods and across oceans.
In both Gaza and The West Bank, The Sudan, the victims of hurricanes in Jamaica and the Caribbean; struggles, suffering and violence that daily affect many and provide no happiness nor joy to multitudes who are located everywhere.
For those of us who are experiencing the “good times” and festivities of the month of December, it also is important for us to especially remember and share with those who are in need. Their predicament is not of their choice or their control. Our responsibility is to share, even just a little, in order to give to them a hope and a reason for living through yet another day.
This concern and this helping of others enables us to extend ourselves and our festive spirit. It empowers us to offer kindness where it is needed most – in the lives of strangers in order for them to feel a part of our joy.
Sometimes, a single gesture, a simple good deed affords us more rewards than all the joy combined. The fact that we, as an individual – bare or textile – performed this act is the greatest reward imaginable!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, December 8, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “Holiday Ornamentation!”
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! 