The holidays seem to come earlier every year. They used to start just a few weeks before Christmas. Then Thanksgiving weekend became the almost-official start of the holiday season — they even gave a name to the Friday after Turkey Day, “Black Friday”.

Near where I live, the Christmas sales and advertising now starts just after Halloween, which is next week.

So, you’ll soon be planning family meals, sending out cards, and buying gifts for friends and family.

And that’s what this special message is about, because as joyous as gift-giving can be . . .

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The holidays seem to come earlier every year. They used to start just a few weeks before Christmas. Then Thanksgiving weekend became the almost-official start of the holiday season — they even gave a name to the Friday after Turkey Day, “Black Friday”.

Near where I live, the Christmas sales and advertising now starts just after Halloween, which is next week.

So, you’ll soon be planning family meals, sending out cards, and buying gifts for friends and family.

And that’s what this special message is about, because as joyous as gift-giving can be . . .

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