It was disappointing to read "How does 'Come all ye Bodhisattvas' grab you?" (Dec. 10). Even though Christmas is virtually drowned out by commercialism, some Christians do try to observe Advent and Christmas as serious spiritual events in our lives. I just wanted you to know this, for whatever it may be worth.

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