| We have multiple cultures in our area, so are careful not to offend. Happy Holidays suffices at the salon, with a bowl of goodies laid out and a few non-descript decorations.
My housemate immigrated with her family at a very young age, and we celebrate both of our customs. In November we celebrate the Thai harvest at the full moon with paper boats, candles, going to the shrine and then the park to float the paper boats, and flowered candles. The first time I saw people giving thanks and saying prayers and floating candle lit boats in the dark on the pond, I cried because it was so graceful and charming. In turn, my housemate and I will celebrate the new year on December 23rd (winter soltice) with presents, pagen ornaments on our evergreen and St. Nick (while watching for the evil Crampus to leave chunks of coal in my stockings of course!) My son and his wife will celebrate Christmas at their church, and at home sing a Christmas Tree. But, in the salon, it's all just Happy Holidays.
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