Last year I wrote about how Santa needed a bail out package; and Santa is still a little strapped for cash this year; so he is going to have to be diligent with his gift list again this year. He is making his list and checking it twice, and then twice again. He is only going to be able to bring the best gifts to those who have been especially good. A little good will just not cut it. So, the question is, have you been naughty or nice?

A few small infractions might just remove you from the nice list. So, you say you have been good this year; how good? You didn’t steal anything, you didn’t commit a murder, you didn’t commit adultery. You didn’t even covet, you say? Well, that is good. That is very good! But during these difficult times, Santa is going to have to dig a little deeper about your behavior.

Did you forget someone specials Birthday? Did you ignore the cashier in the grocery store while you talked on the phone? Or worse yet, did you stand there popping gum like a hooker working the streets on broad and main ? (please ladies, act a little more lady-like)

Were you in any way rude to your fellow-man? Couldn’t you have spared an extra moment to listen to that lonely widow?

Did you stop long enough to see the beauty God had placed in your way? Did you notice the sunshine that warmed up a cold winter day? Did you feel the love around you?

If you failed to do any of these things, I am afraid you may be in danger of receiving coal in your stocking this year.

I truly hope that your Holiday Stockings are filled with everything your heart desires, and your house is filled with love and laughter. Merry Christmas dear friends!!!