Thanksgiving Day.  We gathered around the table to enjoy a hardy dinner of turkey, ham, dressing, greens, and sweet potato pie.  Afterwards, I watched the Detroit football game… …and then it began.  My sisters, brothers, mom, dad, aunts, uncles, and school friends. What are you getting me for Christmas? I want a … Regardless of [...]

Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday observed generally on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christainity. According to Wikipedia, Christmas is a day derived of Jesus himself.  However, aside from hearing of Jesus at my church or seeing the nativity scene in front of homes during Christmas, you [...]

Christmas is filled with gift giving. Millions give and millions receive gifts on and around the Christmas holiday. I have frequently heard the saying “Why not give the gift that keeps on giving”. This popular term has been throw around and used with car sales ads, electronics, jewelry, books, workout equipment, and even high end [...]

I remember not seeing Christmas decorations until the day after Thanksgiving.  You never saw the Christmas decorations in the stores or on most houses.  Seemingly on Thanksgiving night, everyone’s Christmas decor went up.  That was my way of knowing the holiday season had begun. Now, you see Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, and other decor in [...]