A CULTURAL CHRISTIAN AT CHRISTMAS
Unfortunately, I am not a religious believer. I wish I were. But I was not touched with the blessing—or the blindness—of belief. And yet I proclaim myself a cultural Christian, a cultural Catholic, someone who belongs to and feels at home in the Western Christian tradition and civilization. I respect, and even admire, those who believe in the beyond, in miracles, in saints and resurrection. I simply cannot—and I will never question it or argue about it. Belief is not something one chooses or debates into existence. I repeat: I am part of the Christian tradition. I feel comfortable in it. I enjoy Christmas carols and villancicos , Nativity scenes, belenes , and Christmas trees, the merriment of lights and singing, the exchanging of gifts, the Magi— los Reyes Magos —and that much-invoked peace and fraternity of the season. And that is why I am writing this: to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS - FELICES PASCUAS DE NAVIDAD - 2025
