I’ve never been to one of those cool Christmas parties where everyone wears sparkly clothes and stands around in ambient light, surrounded by exotic ‘hor devours and Christmas decor worthy of a Macy’s window.

We are more the little-smokies and chunky sweaters kind of crowd.

But I rather envy those other folks. It seems like Christmas should be celebrated with the absolute best of everything. Best crystal. Best china. Best friends…

Oh, wait, I can do that last one! Maybe you are in the Crystal Crowd, or perhaps you are one of the Paper Plate People. I like to think we can all gather around the virtual table and celebrate this season.

I’ll go first by offering up a cup of my mother’s famous slushy Christmas punch. Let’s clink our cups through cyber-space and say something appropriate like, “Merry Christmas” or “Joy to the World” or “God bless us everyone!”

Okay, it’s your turn now. Just leave a toast in the comment section so we know you are at the party, too. “Merry Christmas” will do.