Hello! Christmas and other holidays!

Did you know that the song, White Christmas, sung by Bing Crosby, was from a musical?  I am uncertain why people long for snow on Christmas; perhaps we have this connotation that the snow reigns peace as well as water.  Or perhaps many of us are wise enough to appreciate the beauty of the darkness, the cold, and the light as it combines to help us remember our wishes for peace, health, and prosperity for every one.  While snow and cold are different, I would prefer a warm beach, sunshine, and soft, warm air.  Easily could I dream my holiday wishes there...