As we enter in to the most celebrated and recognized holiday season for Christians around the world, I began to ponder about this time of year with its heightened sense of activity and why it feels so different from the rest of the year.  In the month of November and December, there are many religions celebrating some holiday or festival.  The Christians have Advent, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  The Jews celebrate Hanukkah.  African Americans observe Kwanza.  Buddhists keep