Friends,

I love this time of year. Hanging our stockings, working through my big stack of books, cooking our traditional family recipes (we have tamales every Christmas!), and spending time with the ones I love.

To me, Christmas time is an opportunity to reflect on the joy that we’ve been lucky to feel throughout the year — and to join in the celebration of a holiday that means so much to millions of people around the world.

No matter what your religion or how you mark your own seasonal traditions, I hope you are able to find a joyful moment in the coming days.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, from my family to yours.

Sincerely,

Tim Kaine