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The Christmas Season

Christmas is upon us, whether you like it or not. For the past few years it's been full of mixed emotions for me. On one hand, you have time away from work to spend with family and friends. On the other hand, there is so much travel and hustle and bustle . This year will be no different. Maybe even more hustle and bustle . Ideally, we would have Christmas at home, and everyone would be able to come. Well, realistically, that's not happening. Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas, it's by far my favorite Holiday . I love what it represents and without Christ I would be here. But, Christmas to most is nothing more than a day to get things. Most people go through Christmas thinking about what we'll get, and I'm guilty of that as well. This year, I want to make a conscious effort to think about my family and my friends and how I can give to them. I may not have a lot of money, I may not be able to pick out the "best" gift. But, I can't w