One day the candy canes in the Christmas Shop were discussing the nature of life, the universe and everything with the Mistletoe.  Mistletoe had a complete disdain for the view that life was an orderly matter that could be easily predicted and organized.

“Its no fun that way.” he said.  “No one is ever joyful because they know what happens next. They are joyful because there is a surprising difference between what they expected and what actually happens.”

The Candy Canes, who were both organized in appearance and expected life cycle were skeptical.  “The only thing that people feel about the unknown is fear.”

“But once the unknown becomes known, there can be joy. If the future is known, there nothing but numbness.” said Mistletoe.

The Candy Canes considered this, but since nothing in their experience had taught them what it was like when life was perfectly expected, they couldn’t agree or disagree.

“You should do something you didn’t mean to do.  Something no one expects.” said the Mistletoe.

“What should we do?”

“Kiss.”

The Candy Canes looked at each other and the mistletoe with some trepidation. “What will happen,” they asked.

“No one knows.  That’s what makes it fun.” chuckled the Mistletoe.

“It seems rather risky to do, if you don’t know what will happen.”

“Well, if you do it, you will find out what will happen, because it happens. ” Said the Mistletoe.

So the candy canes, turned, one to the other…leaned in and hooked each to the other.  For a moment there  was an awkward and tight silence.  And then a spark and then Chaos.  And Joy was born of Chaos.

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