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If I were to ask you, “what time of the year will you find the most drunkenness, revelry, lying, covertness, volunteer indebtedness, immoral activates and hypocrisy than any other time,” what would your answer be? If you are like most people, you would not hesitate to say “Christmas”. The sad truth is, this is what Christmas has become in our society today. Now I know that there are many Christians who take time out of their Christmas day to read about the birth of Christ, and to sing a few “Christmas” songs. I know that many Christians send out “Christmas” cards with bible verses on them, and I know that some even spend part of Christmas Eve going around singing from house to house. Yet, given the importance of this event, these activities seem to be less Christ honoring then what they should. After all, isn’t Christmas supposed to be about the birth of Jesus Christ? Isn’t it supposed to be “all about Him?”

During this time of year, many well meaning Christians will use phrases like, “Jesus is the reason for the season”, and “lets put Christ back in Christmas”. But, the truth is, Christ was never in Christmas. Christmas is a holiday shared and celebrated by many religions, and even pre-dates the birth of Christ. The spirit of Christmas causes people to decorate their homes and churches, cut down trees and bring them into their homes, decking them with silver and gold. In the light of that tree, families make merry and give gifts one to another. On Dec. 24, families, friends and churches prepare for participation in customs such as burning the Yule log, singing around the decorated tree, kissing under the mistletoe and holly, and attending a late night service or midnight mass. But, where did Christmas come from? What is the meaning of Christmas? Where did the customs and traditions originate? Surely you, as a Christian, would want to worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth, discerning good from evil.

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1. Make a piece of furniture. If you are not proficient with tools and things, this might be an even greater reason to build – surprise someone with your new found hobby. While the options are limitless, the best ideas are usually items for organizing or storing knickknacks. There is probably a closet in your home that could use a little organizing. Why not build a customized storage/organization center.

2. Coupon book. This is an oldie, but still a great personalized gift. Depending on what the recipient enjoys you can customize the book. Include service things like breakfast in bed, a day of help, and a night off. I suggest you put an expiration date to help motivate the recipient to use the coupons. If they have not used the coupon in a few weeks, give them a call and (lovingly) force them to use one.

3. Make a silhouette picture. One year my wife gave me silhouette pictures of my kids. It is still a favorite gift I have received. Get a picture of the kids and cut out the shape of the head. Use that pattern to cut out a silhouette on black construction paper. Just glue the picture to a piece of colored construction paper and throw it in a frame. This is an awesome gift idea for family.

4. Scrapbook/scrapbook calendar. Find some picture that have special meaning for you and the gift recipient. Neatly and creatively compile those pictures into a scrapbook. You could even go to your nearest Hobby Lobby and for about buy a blank calendar. Use your scrapbook skills to custom design your own calendar.

5. Baked goods. Your neighbor or boss might just enjoy some cookies from Grandma’s famous recipe. They will probably enjoy it more than a gift basket you bought from somewhere.

6. Homemade gift basket. For just a few dollars you can buy a basket. Fill the basket with several of the items listed here.

7. Paint or draw a picture. The picture could be of a favorite memory, favorite place, or anything sentimental. If

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