Christmas decorating is a ritual that transforms a home br Tinseled garland glistening like glittering lights of chrome br Jolly Santa and reindeers join with the robust snowmen br Radiant multicolored lights glow and warmly brighten br br This year, I vowed to minimize the array and cut back br A cocked raised eyebrow gave warning of a verbal attack… br The mere mention was considered to be an act of treason br It is a tradition that can not be shunned this winter season br br What would the holiday be like without all the decorations? br It would be like a desolate playground without recreation br Decades of special ornaments would simple be unseen br Please cast such thoughts away… don’t strip our joy lean br br 121307br br Theresa Ann Moorebr br