That time of year is here...again...and the ads are bombarding the buying public...again..Christmas must be some diabolical plot by marketers to influence feelings and drive the Consumer into debt or they are..less than caring..
From "laptop for $199" to the lastest greatest digital gadegtry, "you" will buy something..."you" know it, surrender, pull out the Credit Card...do it!
Insert Sam Kinnison voice over.
Christmas in and of itself is not particularly Scriptural, in fact a better case could be made for Consumation over Immaculate Conception, however it is a golden chance to reconnect with family and loved ones and just enjoy some good company and have a nice meal and exchange gifts preferrably that one created themselves, that is how Christmas began and perhaps should return to being.
And times are hard, if the cooking is done oneself it reduces costs, unless of course one's time is extremely valuable, and of course cook a bit more so there are leftovers that can be given out as take home dishes for those less fortunate guests who are going through it.
It should be pointed out that the best bargains are often found in the returned items section of the local store, and items that are over purchased at the local market will be marked down in early January, a good time to stock up on wrapping paper and perhaps food items.
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