by Elizabeth Kang

I was in the USA from 1973 to 1982. We used to go to Belvedere on Christmas day to hear True Father speak. I remember the beautiful Christmas tree. We rested all day on Christmas Day and were told that True Parents did not wish us to fundraise on that day. A  truly peaceful happy day. I remember sending gifts home to the family in November to “beat” the Christmas mail. I often cried as I listened to Christmas carols on the days leading up to Christmas. I loved and missed my family and home country so much.