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What's wrong with this picture?--->

Somewhere out there there's going to be someone staring at their monitor and wondering what we are talking about.


If this describes you,don't feel too bad about yourself. 3 OUT OF 10 ADULTS at the bus stop in front of our house to whom we showed this picture, couldn't see anything wrong with it! (We did only let them see it for 3 seconds).

Christmas has become one of the most outrageous manifestations of consumerism in our society. The frenzied last minute drive through lousy weather to a huge mall, the search and destroy parking scramble, the long lines, the questioning of finances, the agony of decision, just to load up on plastic junk to buy to make people feel like you love them or haven't forgotten them...this is a celebration?


If you insist on giving things;
Food from epicurean to basic makes the best Christmas gift. It is totally useful, leaves little residue, requires no accessories and often is not taxable.

Start now building food baskets of items that are available in your local market. If you start early and plan, you can create great things for little money and produce something that is sure to be appreciated.

Meanwhile, here's some things that one can do to break the Christmas commercial obligation cycle.

Besides giving gifts of food, consider giving a gift of your time. Visit people that are nearby and spend time with them, sharing good food and the latest. That old aunt of yours would probably rather see you for a even a couple of hours than get the nicest, slickest card or things in the mail.

If you really have guts, put the TV away in the garage until January 1. Consider visiting a nearby rest home with some friends. Bring simple little things or chocolates. These folks will really appreciate it. Children will learn more about giving and charity in this time than a month in a mall.

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