I’ll admit it. I love Christmas. I mean…I LOVE it. The lights. The music. The gifts. Everyone in a good mood. And let’s not forget the free-flowing chocolate. What’s not to love?
You may already know that I don’t celebrate Christmas, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying it. I can’t understand why some folks get upset when people wish each other a Merry Christmas. If anyone gets in your face this holiday season, just tell them you got special permission from ole Pilgrim Boy himself to party up and have a wonderful Christmas. Merry Christmas from me to you.
On to the links:
Emerging Markets Index Fund — This could be a nice stocking stuffer!
Should I Diversify among Brokerage Firms? Ho Ho Ho!
Using a Health Savings Account to Lower Your Medical and Health Insurance Costs from Moolanomy — Health care costs are on the rise. Learn how a health savings account can help you save money.
Should I Use a Debit Card or Credit Card? Frugal Dad examines the pros and cons of both credit cards and debit cards. Just don’t get carried away…
10 Tax Deductions You Don’t Want to Overlook: As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about taxes – here are some deductions you don’t want to overlook.
I’m switching to e-bills and e-statements. No more paper for this guy!
Best Small Business Credit Cards – Have a small business? Consider one of these cards to help provide the cash flow flexibility to meet the needs of your growing small business. Provide purchase protection and earn rewards too.
Best Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms (and Dads!) – Real, practical, non-spammy ideas for making extra money as a stay-at-home-mom.
6 Things to Consider When Moving for a Job – I like the thought process here.
Should I Tip the Mailman – I don’t usually…but this got me thinking.
Dividend Stock Analysis Chevron CRX – A critical way to consider stock investments.
2011 Marginal Tax Rates: Will We Keep the Same Rates, or Will Taxes Go Up?
Checklist of Things You’ll Need at Tax Time in 2011 for Doing Your 2010 Taxes
Online Savings Accounts Rates Suck– What Can I Do?
Do You Want To Own Your Own Franchise?
Buying Organic Herbs in Bulk and Saving 90%
Forex Trading 101: Major Currency Pairs, Most Traded Currencies, & More
Secrets to Avoiding Work at Home Scams by Bucksome Boomer
Where to find work at home jobs by MomVesting (counterpoint?)
How Much House Can You Really Afford?
Festival of Frugality – Christmas Song Edition
Carnival of Money Stories – “Twas Two Weeks Before Christmas” Edition
Best of Money – Funny Christmas Quote Edition
Enjoy!
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Yeah, Christmas is one of the best holidays throughout the year. I like it even more than my birthday.
I had the privilege of meeting Rabbi Daniel Lapin many years ago, who works to find common cause between Christians and Jews.
He is a defender of Christmas and has fought to keep it from becoming secularized.
Well Neal, it’s funny you say this.
Over the years it occurred to me that the bulk of the great Christmas songs were written by Jews. A nice article discussing this appears at http://tinyurl.com/27a23ey .
Next, it’s one of those rare times that the very thing your neighbor does benefits you more that them. Our next door neighbor’s house glows bright at the sun every night. When she asked apologetically if it disturbed us kept us up at night, I laughed. Our bedrooms are toward the back of the house, I told her “We have a great view every night, better than you.”
Be well, Happy New Year
Funny, My son (who’s three) was saying we need to get an X-mas tree. He doesn’t quite get why not. And when you really think about it there may not be a great reason.
Awesome! We have Landsman Bloggers! Yes..
I don’t have a tree but I love visiting my friends who do. I’ll spend X Mas in Shul — it’s Saturday after all. But Saturday night I’ll be hoisting some Egg Nogg. Here’s to a wonderful holiday!
Happy holidays young buck!
I love your attitude about Christmas! I don’t like the commercialism, but I love every other aspect. Thanks for the link, btw!