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I find it ironic that the commerical vendors find offense in a religious holiday, specifically Christmas, that generates so much revenue for them. I can only relate this to my thoughts on politicians...they want your vote but not your voice. Here we have vendors that want your money but not your religion.

I would further say the only way to reverse this attitude is to put the religious aspect of Christmas first priority and the commericalism of the holiday a very low priority. As for gift giving...give me a piece of homemade fudge over an IPod anyday.

[verga]

I would further say the only way to reverse this attitude is to put the religious aspect of Christmas first priority and the commericalism of the holiday a very low priority. As for gift giving...give me a piece of homemade fudge over an IPod anyday.

All our gifts are handmade this year. I purchased cookies in a jar from our Special Ed dept. (The proceeeds go to support the nees of the dept.) I made 20+ "Christmas nails" for friends and family.

The only thing we purchased was a Tom -Tom GPSr so that we could drive up to see the friends and family (Big Dopey Grin)