Mike's Place

By Michael L. Craner

Yeah I get it... Christmas in November, will this guy ever shut up? It's especially harder this year with prices being higher than ever...

But I don't, nor have I ever suggested spending a lot of money for Christmas. Obviously we have to sometimes for the little ones...

For me the best gifts are homemade, made from the heart, ornaments and decorations as well.

The real gift is spending time with loved ones. Talking, baking, cooking, and crafting those gifts.

This is something everyone can do. Even if you don't have a family, you can make one for the holidays.

Aside from the religious meanings and remembrances, this is a time to celebrate harvests, and good will towards others. Christmas is NOT just a day to dump hundreds or thousands of dollars in gifts to loved ones. It's a full season of doing good and kind things for those in need.

So yeah, it's still November.

Merry Christmas!