I received an email from a friend a couple days ago titled “Christmas 2011 – Birth of a New Tradition.” It struck me as such a good idea that I am going against my policy of cutting and pasting items from elsewhere into this blog. But I couldn’t have said the following any better, so I’m copying the first few paragraphs and encouraging you to visit the link at the end of this entry for the entire message.
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods — merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!
It’s time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone — yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It’s appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.
To read the rest,go to: too:http://www.vibrantnation.com/work-money/christmas-2011-birth-of-a-new-tradition/
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