Let us remember the purpose of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
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It’s fun to give and get gifts as part of the celebration, but not at the expense of going into debt to do so.
We can find ways to give the gift of ourselves to others by helping them in some specific way, meaningful to them. Help someone in need, someone you don’t even know.
The most important part of celebrating Christmas, is by simply sharing a special time and a meal with friends and family.
Don’t get me wrong, I love giving gifts, when I can, even some small meaningful item. For parents it is hard when they can’t afford to give gifts to their children. I remember a time when me and my brother were young and our parents explained that we would only get one gift that Christmas because money was tight. I don’t recall us being upset at all, we understood.
This is my early Christmas message to each and every one of you~
I wish for all of you throughout this special time…wisdom, peace, joy, caring, kindness, love for all, and safety. I wish you many blessings this Christmas, and Hanukkah to my Jewish friends, and throughout the New Year.
Ann Marquette 
Hi Ann !
Happy New year !!
Hope 2020 brings you health and happiness !
Billy
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Gosh I am really behind!!! I just now saw this response from you Billy. Thank you.
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Loved this Message of Love, Anne, thank so much for sharing it. Giving isn’t just about Christmas…Giving is about rendering ourselves to others throughout our entire lives. We all have purposes and I do really believe that ‘purpose’ begins at home and then is shed abroad.
Thank you so much for your continued ‘reach out’ to me from time to time..which is so appreciated!
I pray that your life be richly blessed in every way as you continue to live the life that shines so beautifully for Jesus!
Love, joyce
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Thank you Joyce for your sweet and beautiful comment. You are such a Dear and Special Lady. You are one of the very special people i have met online and feel a special bond with. I send you a warm hug and many blessings.
Love, Ann
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