Christmas time?

As you all know, I hate it when Christmas decorations go up before Thanksgiving. Although, not so much when it happens at people's houses, more the commercial decorations. When we went to Twilight on Friday, Riverfront Squares Christmas tree was already up and a choir was there singing Christmas Carols, and the weekend before when Katie, mom and I went downtown, too many stores were already playing Christmas music. I guess it's just the commercialism of it all. I hate that they start with Christmas earlier and earlier so that they can get people to buy more stuff.

With that said, I am starting to think about Christmas presents for family and friends. Even if we weren't on an economic downturn, my feelings on presents is to buy and receive less. I'd much rather spend time with family and friends, or get something small but meaningful then just get stuff. I already know how much you all mean to me and what I mean to you. Isn't that what Christmas is about? Sharing in God's love with each other. Being reminded of what a gift the love of others really is. I don't need a present to tell me that.

So this year, look for gifts that show how much you love and appreciate each other instead of ones that fill up the empty bottom of the tree. Your hearts and mine will be much fuller for the change.