Holiday Spending

I have read a couple of times lately that retailers say spending is down this year compared to previous years. Or I should say that the increase in spending this year is less of an increase than in previous years. Each year, Americans spend more than the year before, but this year the percentage of increase declined. I don't remember the exact percentages, but I do remember that the average American consumer will spend about $816.00 on holiday shopping this year. Well, to balance out that average from what we are planning to spend, some of you will be doing a LOT of shopping!!

How about you--are you above or below that average?

Of course, I like what one little child said at this time of year, "If it's Jesus' birthday, why do we get all the presents?"

Let's remember to keep the focus on CHRIST at Christmas!