To Be With Friends . . .

My dear grandson, Nathan, has learned some of the songs of the Season, and the following makes perfect sense - to him, given that he'll be four in a week and has not yet seen that many and that much of the passing and rhythm of the years. The conclusion of his happy song makes me smile - and stirs my hopes:

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy Near You !