In case you missed Sunday’s invitation by the Roanoke Times Editorial Board:

A bitterly fought election season is over, and the holiday season is upon us. Sounds like a perfect time to share a little warmth and remember what each of us holds most dear.

We invite you, dear readers, to send us your favorite memory of holiday seasons past in a letter to the editor (of 200 words or less, of course). Please get yours to us — by email, postal service, sleigh or hand-delivered — by Dec. 17. We plan to share as many as possible in our letters column on Dec. 25.

We have no illusions that political differences have been settled and the conversation ended in the country, the commonwealth or, least of all, among our letter writers. We look forward in the coming year to what undoubtedly will be a robust exchange of views.

But whatever our differences, we human beings are more alike than not. Be of good will, and have a wondrous holiday season.

Email: letters@roanoke.com

Fax: (540) 981-3458

Mail to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke, VA 24010