It is going to be a tough Christmas in many households across the country. The big surprise for many last month was losing their jobs. Over half a million Americans lost their jobs in November. I think the number this month and next will be even higher. Unemployment is now worse than it was in 1974.
I suspect people are thinking about bigger and deeper issues than simply how much do we spend on presents this year. Maybe the real reason for the season will penetrate the minds and hearts of many who are uncertain about their future and are looking for a more solid foundation on which to base their lives.
