I'm sure there have been and will continue to be blogs about "The Real Meaning of Christmas". These blogs will pick apart the materialistic practice that this wonderful holiday has become. There will be christian based posts and not so christian posts by folks who do not like or celebrate Christmas by choice or because of religious beliefs.

Keeping all of these topics out of it .... I have to say how much these "Meager" Christmas' mean to me.

When money is flowing consistantly there isn't much thought into "What" we buy; if it's a new, techie toy, gadget or thing-ama-jig we just get it without much thought as to what the receiver REALLY wanted for Christmas.

When money is snug and thought HAS to be used and I find that my gift selection is SPOT-ON! I get shrieks and "You're awesome mom" or "How thoughtful of you, I really wanted that". So if I had to choose between an unending flow of MONEY for Christmas and a Meager one .... I truly would choose a meager one.

Merry Christmas Everyone!