Oh it is starting to look a lot like Christmas, seems it comes around every twelve months or so. For the past three years we have been spending CHristmas at a different realtives house and this year is our turn.

The wife is getting the house all fancied up for about the 30 or so guest that we arrive here on Christmas week. Christmas on the Coast is just a hoot (lot of fun). There is of course the parades, the trolly rides through downtown amongst the ole businesses and of course the resturants serve egg nog, hot drinks or cold depending on the wheather btu rest a sured that it is a fun time for all.

But we play a game and most I am sure have heard of it but it is just a lot of fun for the family young and old alike called Dirty Santa.

Dirty Santa is a well-known party game, during which gifts are chosen, and guests have an opportunity to "steal away" the gifts from their friends. The game is played in fun, and the goal is to get the perfect gift and keep it till the end of the game.

Each family member is asked to bring a  wrapped gift, and one by one, each member chooses one of the gifts. The other members are given the opportunity to "steal" the gift.

One by one, members take a gift from each other, sometimes prying the gift out of the hands of the original owner of the gift. 

"It's not about the gift, it's about having the greatest time with family and friends and the laughter and joy that is shared.

To all my Family and Friends, as well as those here in the rain that have made this a great year to remember I just want to say thanks and may God truly bless you and yours this holiday season. 

Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, SREE, EREI - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.