Tis' the time to be merry

The earliest memory I have of Christmas is probably reading it in an Archie's comic book. Riverdale was completely transformed during the festive season. Weatherbee was less stressed out, even Reggie was at his best behaviour. It seemed to be the best time throughout the year. Another strong memory of Christmas for me was watching Home Alone. I think that movie encapsulated what Christmas is all about in America. Of course, I was more interested in the cool tricks that M. Culkin played on the Sticky Bandits rather than understanding the spirit of Christmas. Though I've had no first hand experience of Christmas, I always found it an interesting concept. As a child, I though that getting gifts was obviously the best thing about it. I'd also imagine that it would snow in my town and we'd build some snowmen. Of course that was all pure fantasy. Another thing I was excited about was Santa, and his yearly visit through the chimneys, and propping gifts in the red stockings that hung in every home. I think I contemplated asking my mother to stick a sock in my own house when I was small, but then I probably let go of the idea when I felt Santa wouldn't be visiting India anytime soon.

All said and done, I still haven't celebrated Christmas myself, though I would love to. Maybe some time in the future, when the time and place is more suitable. Anyways, here's an excellent Archie's story which exemplifies what Christmas is all about. I scanned it from my old collection. I apologize for the discolouration by marker pens. It seems my younger brother didn't have much to do except 'preslefying' Reggie. Ive tried to remove as much as I could through Photoshop.

Enjoy the comic.