The good will of saying ‘Merry Christmas'

To the editor: Santa is a Christmas icon; he is no longer a religous symbol. That being said, I would also like to point out, that being a Catholic, I should be allowed to practice what I believe. Everyone should be allowed to. I do not complain when my children miss days of school for Jewish holidays. It is right to do that. But why is Christmas break called winter break or Easter break called spring break? I am not trying to put down Judaism or any religion for that matter. We all have the right to believe what we want to. I am just saying why take something that means so much to most people and make it seem a bad thing. If you don’t agree with the theme, then don’t go. It’s just that easy. the holidays are supposed to be a warm, loving time, peace on earth, good will toward man. I try to remember that everyday of the year. But it seems very sad to me that I have to feel bad for believing in Christianity or for even believing in Santa. If I have angered anyone by this letter, then I am sorry. But I have to stand up and say what I believe. I believe in Santa and Christ and peace and love and I will always say “Merry Christmas” to everyone I meet. So Merry Christmas and I hope everyone will understand a little of what I am trying to say. Sincerely, Melanie Pitingaro Warwick