My daughters and grandkids live in The Southland, where holiday season traditions are not tied to things like building a snowman, or chestnuts roasting on an open fire. However, cozying up with a loved one is still very much alive.

While some folks try to trick themselves into that White Christmas feeling with yard decorations, from big light displays to blow-up in Santas in LA lawns covered in blankets of fake snow. Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus and the love he shared, with family and friends.

As a child, I have fond memories of watching The Three Stooges and The Wizzard of Oz during the holidays. I also recall listening to the Famous Nursery Rhyme Three Blind Mice.

For all the talk about loyalty, The Donald's decision to exclude three of his most dedicated supporters reminds me of an old saying my parents repeatedly used... Actions speak louder than words.

May God shower his holiest birthday wishes, Pope FRANCIS.

It's Pope Francis birthday and you may send him email greetings in multiple languages. But you won't catch the pontiff voicing any birthday wishes ahead of the big day: "In my homeland, voicing wishes early brings bad luck and those who voice wishes early are a jinx." The Pontiff won't be taking the day off, either.