I don't blame the retailers for putting in their Black Friday ads in the daily "rag" on Thanksgiving day. It's the day before all the good sales begin, and all the crowds will be at the door before the stores open. We need a good economy to be successful. So for the next month, all the stores will be doing a brisk business.
For me, Christmas is a Holy Day first, and a holiday second.
For me, Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our Lord. A nativity scene, and candles in the windows are my favorite. I enjoy religious Christmas Carols.Then comes the tree and lights and a wreath (I don't really need them, but have them). I don't like secular christmas carols, especially the Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Santa is certainly for kids. Gift giving, while important, for me it's secondary in my list of priorities.
In today's world, Christmas has lost it's true meaning.
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