Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking
into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply
produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of
American labor.
This year will be different. This year Americans will
give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that,
at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by
American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs
to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?

Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift
certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking
about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small,
American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a
gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of
plunking down the Benjamin's on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps
that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn
mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the
local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift

certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort,
what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.
Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about
supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the
line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck
or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the
services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young
guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts
people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make
jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants
and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a
play or ballet at your hometown theatre.

Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand
Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of
light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those
kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a
nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets
so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now
about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep
plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we
care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways
we couldn't imagine.

THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.

Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to
discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and
Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local
paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a
revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas
is about?

BOYCOTT COMMUNIST CHINESE PRODUCTS FROM OUR CHRISTMAS!