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Christmas in October

christmas-tree.jpgLast Saturday I was running errands around town with the boys when I had to stop and remember the date. You see, I found myself standing in a forest of artificial lighted Christmas trees, assorted inflatable snowmen, and plastic reindeer on display in one of the stores. Christmas? Already?

Last time I checked we were in October.

Remember when the race to find the perfect gift used to be a sprint? You know, the Friday after Thanksgiving use to mark the day when “happy” shoppers tackled their gift-giving lists. Now, thanks to the pressure by retailers, buying gifts has become a three month marathon. Whew!

With these unexpected thoughts of candy canes and Christmas on my mind, it strikes me that one of the greatest gifts I can give my boys has nothing to do with what I’d ever find in a store . . . even if I started looking today. Why?

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Topics: Family and Home Tags: kids, parenting October 18, 2007 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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Jim-Daly Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.

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