Merry Christmas

Besides Christmas there are other holidays which give us an opportunity to reflect on the blessings in our lives. They are Thanksgiving and Veterans Day.

However, because of the commercialization of Christmas, we are a country of consumers, and the mere suggestion that we don't all froth at the mouth in frenzy of commercialism that has become Christmas can
send some materialistic masses into a unstoppable tailspin. It really stuns me when people begin asking me on Halloween what my children want for Christmas or when end-of-summer sale items sit side by side with Santa Claus.

It should be at this time of year that we reflect upon our lives and those around us. To look for ways to help those that are truly less fortunate and in need. Take a moment and step back from your social media outlet and help others.