Thoughts on Christmas

Christmas is now over, and we should be free of the anxiety related to money woes, shopping needs and the time shortage.  But I think there is a sort of post Christmas  review of our activities and
and purchases and even the gifts we have received.   We give gifts hoping that someone will really
enjoy, if not we don't really want to know that.  I don't mind if someone exchanges a gift I  have
given.  I want him or her to enjoy my gift and if that means exchanging or regifting I think that's
ok, but having said that I must admit that much of my attitude depends on how I find out.  I prefer
the person mention it to me rather than kind of hiding that she exchanged it.  I think gift cards are
probably the best, but even there one might not like the store where the card is registered.  My
credit card company, and several others provide gift cards that are ok for any store that takes the
usual credit cards - Discover card, American Express and Mastercard and Visa all offer the cards
for varying amounts.  Loss of the card just as with money causes a headache so consider the recipient's age and   sense of responsibility when giving money cards.  But for older and more
responsible kids they're ideal.   Perhaps this blog entry should have been written during the pre-
Christmas buildup to shopping.  Oh well maybe next year.  I hope everyone who reads this had a
 great Christmas and New Year celebration and most importantly, has a great year to come.