This week was the week the Holiday season was introduced. I saw ads for Kmart lay-a-way plans for Christmas, and we put out all the holiday decorations we'll be selling at work. This weekend is our Harvest Tea when we have menu changes to include pumpkin and other fall foods.
Even though this year we won't be putting up a tree (where would we put it?) and won't be spending on gifts (one family gift this year instead - money's too tight), I'm still looking forward to it. Maybe without the pressure of spending, we'll figure out how special the holidays really are. Maybe this will be the year the kids will finally learn to be thankful for all that we have in spite of how broke we've been. Maybe this year they'll make each other gifts, or better yet, focus on volunteering to serve others.
There's lights to see, parades, church pageants, and so much more to do for free here that we can still enjoy the holiday season without going deeper into debt.
Maybe my next post will have to do with things I'm thankful for - in advance of Thanksgiving.
