Another Christmas problem??
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Angel Tree sponsored by the Salvation Army
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Yes, that's why this year I'm on strike with the retailers.  I refuse to buy in to a commercial holiday.  All of our purchasing power should be put back in to our charities.  Katrina, Tsnami in India and other countries affected, Homeless in US, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and etc.  I could keep going...
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apparently its the 2nd december
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Oh Honey I know what you mean. We had to cut down on gifts big time this year.The giveing of gifts is out of control,and the costs are outragius. You children I would say yes to getting for,but the rest you have to cut down on. I too know the true meaning of Christmas And do undrestand what you'r saying\nOh well we have both vented and I hope you feel a little better...I do (LOL) Happy Holidays to you and yours.
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geee,  it may have something to do with the fact that there are only 24 hours in a day. I don't think the government can change that.  But, if you want to make your Christmas holiday 48 hours long, knock yourself out.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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They don'e say "honesty is the best policy' for nothing.  You told allof us just fine.  Now tell THEM. You were kind and polite with us I am sure you can do the same with them, and believe me people UNDERSTAND, the cost of Christmas is insane and you should not feel the need to buy a gift for every person you know.  Buy for those you can (or want to )  and enjoy the season and the reason for the season - your salvation!
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Been there done that.  I had a job loss a few years back and things were tight that year.\n\nMake two things positively clear:\n\n1)  You are not giving gifts. \n\n2)  Make it equally clear that you absolutely positively will not accept a gift this year since it is not in your power to reciprocate.  \n\nThe only one who got it all mixed up was my father.  He had bought some pajamas for me.  I ended up taking them because my birthday is around Christmas and he just substituted it for then.  But everyone else understood what was up.\n\nIt was an awkward Christmas I have to tell you.  But the real meaning of Christmas is celebrating the the birth of Christ, so I just focused on that.  Even though I felt like a loser for not being able to give and receive gifts, it was still nice to be around family.\n\nGood luck.
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They and the ACLU will. But do this:\n\nWant to give the ACLU a Christmas present?\nSend them a Christmas Card! It is time to get out your CHRISTMAS cards list! As the ACLU are working so very hard to get rid of the CHRISTMAS part of this holiday, we should all send them a nice CHRISTIAN card to brighten up their dark, sad, little world. Make sure it says "Merry CHRISTMAS" on the inside only. Here's the address; just don't be rude or crude. (It's not the Christian way, you know!) ACLU 125 Broad Street 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Two tons of CHRISTMAS cards would freeze their operations because they wouldn't know if any were regular mail containing contributions. So spend 39 cents and tell the ACLU to leave CHRISTMAS alone. Also tell them that there is no such thing as a "Holiday Tree". . . . It's a CHRISTMAS Tree! Pass this on to your e-mail buddies.
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Actually, you are still "on time." This is only the Eighth Day of Christmas! Christmas is not just a day, but rather a season and it has 12 days. So you can still say, "Merry Christmas" and be okay. THis is also a great way to celebrate Christmas with many different members of your family. You may celebrate the first day of Christmas with your immediate family and the Ninth Day of Christmas with your inlaws. \n\nAlso, in many cultures, gifts are not given until the Feast of Lights or Epiphany which is on January 6yh. This is to commemorate the Three Kings presenting gifts to the Christ Child and then spreading the Good News of his coming -- the light -- to the rest of the world.\n\nSo, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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I think they have quit thinking at that point .. or never knew what Christmas/Holiday was about. We don't have to spend. We don't have to hurt. I wish you Peace and Hope.
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Oh what a world.. to be so upset about not knowing what you want for christmas...  I would just chill you know your getting something cool already.. and just enjoy time with family and the gifts are a bonus
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Will the REAL Christmas please stand up? \n\nYou're AWESOME, bah humbug to Target Stores and all of the other stores I've visited where commerce is KING and not the Christ of Christmas. The whole idea is GIVING, LOVE, SACRIFICE, KINDNESS and PEACE - what's so bad about that? So many stores will not even sell cards that say Merry Christmas on them! It's absolutely pathetic. Christmas hasn't died - they can take the labels off of our purchases - but the real Christmas was never about the stores or the stuff you can buy anyway now was it? It's nonsense - most everyone participates in Christmas - even if they are not Christians - even if in the traditions alone because in and of themselves the importance of being with family, friends and sharing memories - in and of itself is HUGE to everybody. Taking the phrase Merry Christmas away from our media and annual money making blitz may actually be doing the real Christmas a favor. The real Christmas is Christ and the real trimmings come from the heart of who a person is! You're right about people needing a visit from those 3 spirits - there are so many people out there who hate Christmas because they have no love in their hearts for anybody - and all because of their own choices - not others like they would like to believe.
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Check out these two sites. Maybe they  might be of help Good Luck  And MERRY CHRISTMAS
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the ? is why by christmas
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How about you all draw names and bake/cook something  that starts with the first letter of their first name.\n\nOR\n\nYou can each draw names and write something - a memory, a happy time that you can think of about that person.  That would surely be a heart warming Christmas!
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For Christmas I would like a new... oh wait...\nYour not Santa!
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This is one of the big issues I have with Christmas- every year my family gets just a tad bigger and we always feel the need to outdo last years gift.  9 times out of 10 we wind up giving worthless junk that is neat when you open it but winds up collecting dust or in the garage sale pile in a year or two.\nI have gotten to the place that I only buy gifts for the kids- I try to spend $15 or less and focus on giving them something that relates ot their interest, hobby or something they can enjoy with friends and family.\nI don't really do gifts for the adults anymore because it gets overwhelming.\nDecide what you want Christmas to be about for you- do oyu want it to be a stressful financial strain or do oyu want it to be a time to look forward to- to spend with friends and family and let them know how much they mean to you?\nIf oyu live close to your family- do a nice dinner, offer them rather than a gift in a wrapped package- a time that oyu can spend together doing something unique or an act of service for them.  If you live far- make a creative video of something interesting where you live and you just talking about your year- do a video diary over the year and send it to them at Christmas to "catch up"  you can also do a photo montage on CD- there are many great programs for that.  Otherwise, Christmas is only as stressful as you make it.  \nIt took me a while but I have come to terms with and have gotten very comfortable with- I don't have to buy gifts for everyone and it is OKAY  :)