Marjorie is joined by Samaya Oakley, Minister of the Unitarian Fellowship, to explore the meaning of various holiday celebrations, why they happen at this time of year, and why it does no harm to be inclusive. They are joined halfway through the show by Samantha Letourneau from the Port Theatre, who talks about the Winter Harp concert and the Theatre Angels program. Along the way, they mention food, music, lights, giving, and more. Other events coming up include: Blue Christmas, for those who are grieving: Unitarian Hall, Dec. 17, 7 pm (see ufon.ca) Pull Together, an evening of entertainment in support of First Nations legal challenges to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline: Harbour City Theatre, Dec. 18, 7:30 pm Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Port Theatre. (see pull-together.ca) Non-denominational Solstice celebration, Unitarian Hall, Dec. 20, 7 pm (ufon.ca); and Magic Lantern Festival: Bowen Park lower picnic shelter, Dec. 21, 4:30 pm (free event). Nanaimo & Area Land Trust also has live Christmas trees for sale or rent: (see nalt.bc.ca)