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Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Dec 1 - 16 • Fort Bend Theatre presents Princess Christmas! • Saturdays at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. Children attending in prince or princess attire will receive a small prize from FBT! Tickets are available at $9 each for adults and children • Fort Bend Theatre • fortbendtheatre.com • 281-208-3333 Dec 1, 5, 8, 12, 15 & 19 • Preschool Story Time • 10:00am •3-6 yrs • Free • George Memorial Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-342-4455 Dec 1, 5, 8, 12, 15 & 19 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100
Dec 1 • Miracle on Morton Street • 10:00am-7:00pm • An annual Christmas Holiday event. Family oriented Christmas celebration that includes a visit with Santa, a children’s activity area, church and school choirs and much more! • Downtown Historic Richmond District • historicrichmond.org Dec 1 • Christmas in Rosenberg • 12:00pm-9:00pm • The fun and festive evening event includes ample holiday entertainment from local community, schools and church groups; visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus; gift, craft, and food vendors; a children’s carnival hosted by the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. • Historic Downtown Rosenberg • ci.rosenberg.tx.us • 832-595-3525
Dec 1 • Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Families are invited to join in the fun of making some truly unique ornaments. • Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us Dec 1 • Breakfast with Santa at • 281-238-2100 The Cheesecake Factory • 9:00am • The Santa Breakfast benefits Toys for Dec 1 • Fort Bend Museum Tots-Fort Bend and guests are asked to presents 2012 Candlelight Tours • bring a new unwrapped toy to donate 2:00pm-8:00pm • Celebrate the 175th to the organization. • First Colony Mall birthday of Fort Bend County. Discover • firstcolonymall.com fascinating facts about our county’s history Dec 1, 8 & 15 • Family Story Time • 10:30am • Free • All ages• University Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100
during a guided tour of the beautifully life. • All Ages • $28 per person • decorated 1883 John M. Moore Home. Safari Texas Ranch • balletforte.org • • $5/adults; $4/seniors; $3/children 281-799-7554 • 1883 John M. Moore Home & Dec 2 • Christmas Crafts 500 Houston St., Richmond and Carols • 6:00pm• fortbendmuseum.org • 7:30pm • Join us for an 281-290-3944 evening of fellowship, Find even more Dec 1 • Opry craft making and on the Square • family friendly singing for parents 7:00pm-9:00pm • Sugar events at and their children. Bring Land Town Square • a tray of cookies to sugarlandtownsquare.com share. Punch and hot • 713-313-7587 chocolate are provided. Dec 2, 9 & 16 • Photos • Free • Sugar Land First with Santa • 1:00pm-5:00pm United Methodist, Great • Grab your Christmas list and head Hall • sugarlandmethodist.org to Town Square for a free photo with • 281-491-6041 Santa and Mrs. Claus! • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Pajama Night Story Time • 6:30pm • Sienna • 713-313-7587 Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • Dec 2 • Deck the Halls Holiday 281-238-2900 Concert • 2:00pm-3:30pm • A family concert that’s a true holiday treasure. Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Pajama Night • Stafford Centre, Cash & Murphy Rd Story Time • 7:00pm • Missouri • staffordcentre.com • 281-208-6900 City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100 Dec 2 • 13th Annual Clara’s Nutcracker Tea • 3:00pm-5:00pm Dec 3 • Free French Children’s • In a beautiful holiday setting watch Class • 5:30pm • Language Factory the story of The Nutcracker come to • languagefactory.org • 281-261-2302
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Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Mother Goose Time • Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 • Toddler Time Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Toddler Time • 10:00am 10:00am • 1-12 months • Free • Sienna Branch • 10:30am • 12-36 months • Free • Cinco Ranch •12-36 months • Free • Sienna Branch Library • Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900 Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Dec 5, 6, 12 & 13 • Toddler Time • 10:15am Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Preschool Story Time • 12-36 months • Free • Missouri City Branch Library • 12-36 months • Free • First Colony Branch Library 10:15am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Albert George Branch • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 979-793-4270 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Time • 10:30am Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Preschool Story Time • • 12-36 months • Free • University Branch Library 10:00am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Sienna Branch Library Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • University Branch • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Mother Goose Time • Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Toddler Time • 10:15am 10:30am •1-12 months • Free • Cinco Ranch •12-36 months • Free • Albert George Branch Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Pajama Night Story Time Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 979-793-4270 • 7:00pm • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Mother Goose Time • Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Mother Goose Time • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 11:00am •1-12 months • Free • George Memorial 10:30am •1-12 months • Free • University Branch Dec 6 & 13 • Preschool Story Time • Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-342-4455 10:15am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Sugar Land Branch Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Mother Goose Time • Dec 5 & 12 • Toddler Time • 10:15am •12- Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140 11:00am • 1-12 months • Free • First Colony 36 months • Free • Sugar Land Branch Library • Dec 6 & 13 • Preschool Story Time • Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800 fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140 10:15am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • Dec 5 & 12 • Toddler Time • 11:15am •122:00pm • 3-6 yrs • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch 36 months • Free • Sugar Land Branch Library • Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 6 & 13 • Pajama Night Story Time • Dec 4 & 18 • Pajama Night Story Time • Dec 5 & 12 • Preschool Story Time • 7:00pm • Sugar Land Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us 7:00pm • University Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us 11:15am • 3-6 yrs • Free • First Colony Branch • 281-238-2140 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800 • 281-633-5100 Dec 6 • Kinder Korner-Taking a Trip • 4:00pm Dec 4 & 11 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Dec 5 & 19 • Kinder Korner • 4:00pm • Kindergarteners • Free • George Memorial Library 12-36 months • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch •Kindergarteners • Free • University Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-342-4455 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Dec 6 • Kinder Korner-Mouse Friends • Dec 4 & 11 • Mother Goose Time • 11:00am Dec 5 & 19 • After-School Break • 4:30pm 4:15pm • Kindergarteners • Free • Sugar Land •1-12 months • Free • Sugar Land Branch Library • 1st-5th grades. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140 Dec 4 • Free Spanish Children’s Class • Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Toddler Time • 10:00am Dec 6 • After-School Break-Torn-Paper Owls • 5:30pm • Language Factory • languagefactory.org • 12-36 months • Free • George Memorial Library 4:30pm • 1st-5th grades only. • Free • First Colony • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-342-4455 • 281-261-2302 Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 6 • Sugar Land’s 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Experience one of Sugar Land’s favorite Holiday celebrations. • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587 Dec 7 - 9 • BalletForte Presents the 17th Annual Nutcracker •Under the artistic direction of Michael Banigan, this pre-professional ballet company will once again delight audiences with the magic and mystery of the beloved tale of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. • Stafford Centre, Cash & Murphy Rd • balletforte.org • 281-799-7554 Dec 7 • Holidays in the Plaza-Secret Santa Toy Drive • 4:00pm-8:00pm • Be a “Secret Santa” to a child in need by donating new, unwrapped toys. And from 6:00pm-9:30pm enjoy an evening of Holiday Music with the Travis High School Orchestra playing Holiday favorites, followed by a performance by the Houston Choral Showcase. • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587 Dec 7 • Snowfest Festival • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Tree lighting ceremony, fireworks, moonwalks, Santa, food vendors, a bicycle raffle and more! Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Santa’s Exchange Project and receive an additional raffle entry for the bicycle raffle. • Free Admission • Civic Center Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy • missouricitytx.gov • 281-403-8635 Dec 8 & 15 • Movie Under the Moon • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Bring your family to the Plaza to enjoy a special Holiday movie. • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587 Dec 8 • Snowfest Parade • 9:00am • Twomile long parade will feature floats and trailers decorated in holiday themes. Begins at the Public Safety Headquarters located on the corner of Murphy Road & Cartwright Road. • City of Missouri City • missouricitytx.gov • 281-403-8635
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Dec 12 • How to Teach your Child with Autism to Entertain His/Herself • 8:45am • Independent work and play ideas for the home, car, restaurants, etc. • Age: Any • Free • Texana Center • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435
Dec 8 • Build and Grow-Gingerbread House Dec 12 • After-School Break-Crafty Games to • 10:00am-11:00am • At your local Lowes Store Go • 4:00pm • 1st-5th grades. • Free • University Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100 • buildandgrow.com Dec 8 • Holiday Puppet Show • 10:30am • Dec 12 • Kinder Korner-It’s Lost! • 4:00pm A special marionette show for the holidays, “Twas • Kindergarteners • Free • Sienna Branch Library The Night Before Christmas”. • Sienna Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900 Dec 12 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Dec 8 • Camp Christmas • 12:00pm-2:00pm Kindergarteners • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • All Children Pre-K through Grade 5 are invited. • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Registration Required. • Free • The Fort Bend Church Dec 13 • After-School Break-Special Family • thebend.org • 281-980-8322 Movie • 4:00pm • 1st-5th grades. • Free • Dec 8 • Saturday Movie Matinee • 2:00pm Albert George Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • • George Memorial Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 979-793-4270 281-342-4455 Dec 13 • Kinder Korner-Let It Snow • Dec 8 • Join the Elf Academy • 2:00pm- 4:00pm • Kindergarteners • Free • First Colony 4:00pm • Calling all kids ages 3-6! You can be Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800 Santa’s Helper at the “Elf Academy.” • First Colony Dec 13 • After-School Break-Winter Wonderland Mall • firstcolonymall.com • 4:15pm • 1st-5th grades. • Free • Sugar Land Dec 9 • Christmas Cantata • Showtimes are Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140 8:30am & 11am • St. John’s United Methodist- Dec 13 • After-School Break-Winter Crafts Richmond • stjohnsumc-richmond.org • 281-342-6631 • 4:30pm • 1st-5th grades. • Free • Missouri City Dec 9 • We Need a Little Christmas • 3:00pm4:00pm • You’re invited to this special Christmas dance performance presented by the Ann Moody Sill Dance Studio. • Sugar Land First United Methodist, Great Hall • sugarlandmethodist.org • 281-491-6041
Dec 9 • Hanukkah Menorah Lighting and Celebration • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Come to the Plaza and be a part of this special celebration! • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587 Dec 10 • Classic Children’s Opera-Hansel and Gretel • 6:30pm • Performance by Houston Grand Opera’s “Operas to Go!” • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
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Dec 13 • Pajama Night Story Time-Let It Snow • 6:30pm • George Memorial Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-342-4455 Dec 14 - 16 • Christmas at Sugar Creek • 7:00pm • Come celebrate Christmas at Sugar Creek with three musical filled evenings of great music and worship. • Dec 14 & 15/$15, Dec 16/ Free • Sugar Creek Baptist Church • sugarcreek.net • 281-242-2858
Dec 14 • Parents Night Out • 7:00pm • Bring your child/children for an evening of action packed fun. We provide food, fun and entertainment for the kids. Cost is $25/child; $20/siblings. • 5-12 yrs • Dec 10 • Pajama Night Story Time- Iron Cross Gymnastics • ironcrossgymnastics.com • Gingerbread • 6:30pm • First Colony Branch 281-342-4766 Dec 8 • AUTISM Playgroup of Fort Bend Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800 Dec 14 • Holidays in the Plaza • 7:00pmCounty-Meet Santa Claus • 10:00am-12:00pm Dec 11 • Holiday Open House • 2:00pm-4:00pm 9:00pm • The Sugar Land Express Singers will • This group provides social opportunities for children • Enjoy cookies, caroling, and warm beverages. • perform a live concert of Holiday hits in the Plaza. • with Autism & their families while building a support Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com network in Fort Bend County. Thanks to local sponsors, 281-238-2100 • 713-313-7587
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 14 • Christmas On the Air • 7:00pm • You’re invited to experience a modern-day lesson in giving and receiving in this Christmas musical and drama. You will love the message of the beautifully arranged Christmas songs as well as fresh arrangements of traditional carols. Childcare is available by reservation. • Sugar Land First United Methodist • sugarlandmethodist.org • 281-491-6041
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Dec 18 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm Dec 27 • After-School Break-Winter Wishes • University Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • • 4:15pm • 1st-5th grades only. • Free • Sienna 281-633-5100 Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900
Dec 20 • After-School Break-It’s Snowing • Dec 28 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm-9:00pm 4:00pm • 1st-5th grades. • Free • George Memorial • Go out for a fun evening and rest assured that Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-342-4455 your children are in good hands. Dinner included. Dec 20 • Children’s Campfire Christmas First child/$30.00 Member; $35.00 Non Member; Dec 15 & 28 • Winter Movie Fun • 2:00pm • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Join us for a family-geared Siblings/$20.00 Member; $25.00 Non Member • • Free • Sienna Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us Campfire Christmas focuses on the little ones in Great Play Sugar Land • greatplay.com/sugarland • 281-238-2900 your life. Participate in fun Christmas crafts, take a • 281-277-0475 Dec 15 & 28 • Family Movie Matinee • hayride through the park and sing Christmas songs Dec 29 • Winter Break Drop-In-And-Craft-It 2:00pm • Free • First Colony Branch Library • around the campfire. A light dinner is included in • 2:00pm-3:30pm • First Colony Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800 the ticket price. Reservations are required. Reservations fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800 Dec 15 • Journey to Bethlehem • The campus are non-refundable. Tickets are $30/adults, $25/ages is transformed into the ancient Holy Land. Children 5-15 & $10/ages 4 and under. • George Ranch Dec 31 • Holiday Story Time • 2:30pm • Sienna and their families are taken on a tour that begins Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218 Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900 with registering for the census and continues through Dec 31 • Sugar Land’s New Year’s Eve the appearance of an angel to Mary and follows Dec 21 • Holidays in the Plaza • 7:00pmthe rest of the Christmas story. Times are 4:30, 9:00pm • Back by popular demand is saxophonist Celebration • 7:00pm • Ring in the New Year! 5:30 & 6:30pm • New Hope Lutheran Church • Chris Mitchell, who will perform a CHRISTmas Concert! The evening begins with a children’s celebration newhopelc.org • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com with family friendly entertainment followed by the adult’s celebration. • Sugar Land Town Square • Dec 15 • Holiday Story Time • 10:00am • • 713-313-7587 sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587 A special story time for the whole family • Sienna Dec 22 • Holidays in the Plaza • 7:00pmBranch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900 9:00pm • First Colony Church of Christ’s worship Dec 15 • Jingle Bell Choir • 2:00pm-6:00pm • band will warm up Town Square with a mix of Ring In the Holidays! Participate in a traditional bell classic and contemporary Holiday Music. Plus • choir, no experience necessary. Learn and perform a Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com holiday song; ringing in the season with merriment • 713-313-7587 SATURDAYS and joy to the delight of everyone around! • First Dec 26 - 28 • Winter Camps • Come once Christmas in the Park • Explore special holiday Colony Mall • firstcolonymall.com traditions that evolved over 100 years. Come join us Dec 15 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:15pm or come every day! The holidays are hopping at for this unique look into Christmas Pasts. A special • Open to members and non-members. Please call Great Play! Advanced purchase pricing: Single 2 to register. Members: $26; Non-Member: $31. 1/2 hour session: Member $30; Non-Members $36. New Year’s program will be held on Dec. 29th. • • The Little Gym Sugar Land/Missouri City • Check website for more details. • Great Play Sugar George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • thelittlegym.com/sugarlandmissouricitytx • 281-277-5470 Land • greatplay.com/sugarland • 281-277-0475 281-343-0218
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Calvary Church
calvaryhouston.org • 281-634-0200 Dec 24 • 4pm • Christmas Eve Worship
Christ United Methodist Church
cumcsl.org • 281-980-6888 Dec 24 • 3:30pm • Family Christmas Eve Service 5:30pm • HUB Contemporary Service 5pm, 7:30pm & 11pm • Candlelight Service
Crossbridge Church
crossbridge.cc • 281-313-8300 Dec 23 • 5pm & 6:30pm • Christmas Eve Service
Faith Lutheran Church of Sugar Land
flcsl.org • 281-242-7729 Dec 24 • 5:30pm • Children’s Service 7:30pm • Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
First Baptist Church Rosenberg
firstrosenberg.org • 281-342-5596 Dec 24 • 6pm • Christmas Eve Service
First Colony Church of Christ
firstcolonychurch.org • 281-980-7070 Dec 24 • 5pm • Candlelight Service
First United Methodist Church Missouri City
fumcmc.org • 281-499-3502 Dec 24 • 5pm • Family Service w/ younger children 5 & 11pm • Candlelight Communion Chapel 7pm • Candlelight Communion in Sanctuary
Fishers of Men Lutheran Church
fishersofmen.org • 281-242-7711 Dec 24 • 4pm • Families with Young Children 7pm & 9pm • Candlelight Communion Service
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
holycrosschurch.com • 281-633-2000 Dec. 24 • 6pm • Christmas Eve Service
New Hope Lutheran Church
newhopelc.org • 281-499-7611 Dec 24 • 5:30pm • Family Interactive Worship w/ Live Animals 8:30pm • Traditional Candlelight Family Worship w/ Orchestra 11pm • Traditional Candlelight Contemplative Worship w/ Harp
St. John’s United Methodist Church
stjohnsumc-richmond.org • 281-342-6631 Dec 24 • 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm & 11pm • Traditional Christmas Eve Service
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
stmarksfortbend.org • 281-545-1661 Dec 24 • 5pm • Christmas Eve Service Dec 25 • 10am • Christmas Service
St. Martins Lutheran Church
stmartinslc.org • 281-980-0695 Dec 24 • 5pm • Children’s Service 7:30pm • Candlelight Communion Service
Sugar Cre ek Baptist Church
sugarcreek.net • 281-242-2858 Dec 24 • 4pm & 6pm • Christmas Eve Service
Sugar Land First United Methodist Church sugarlandmethodist.org • 281-491-6041 Dec 24 • 5pm • Family Service 6:15pm & 8:15pm Christmas Eve Communion 7pm & 9pm • Candles & Carols 11pm • Holy Service of Communion The Fort Bend Church
thebend.org • 281-980-8322 Dec 23 • 8:30am & 10:30am • Family Christmas Worship Service Dec 31 • 7pm • New Years Eve Worship Service
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Had we kept our New Year’s resolution, right now, my wife and I would have had enough money saved to buy our kids, ourselves, all of the relatives, and the cat nice presents for Christmas, plus have plenty leftover to vacation for a week in Hawaii and keep our kids in new underwear for another year. It sounded like a good idea last January when we promised to sockaway a monthly savings into a special bank account earmarked for
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the Christmas season. It was an easy decision to make. The hard part was arriving at November 1st and finding my wife and I staring at our empty savings account like two helpless squirrels caught in the headlights of a speeding 18-wheeler. “Didn’t we save any money?!” I yelled.
To afford this Christmas, therefore, my “She loves ones shaped like cactus?” wife and I have had to get industrious. “We’ll say the children made them.” We’ve raked the neighbors’ leaves, I explained. babysat pets, and put a wad of gum at the end of a stick and fished out “Do you suppose we could tell your brother the kids concocted the $5 pennies from the storm drain. after shave we bought him?” We’ve even tried sales, but unfortunately no one buys lemonade “Yea, we could pour it into a mason jar.” alongs ide the road f rom tw o “Can’t we at least add a little more to desperate-looking grownups sitting at these gifts?” my wife asked. their daughter’s Precious Moments “The kids have Halloween candy left,” card table. I said grabbing their bags. We did, however, manage to scrape together enough cash for the “They licked all of it.” “Not since last kids’ gifts with a little leftover for the week.” “They’re all sticky, Ken!” relatives. With this in mind, our goal “Okay, forget the candy–why don’t has been to buy presents which don’t we sing Christmas carols to the family look as cheap as they cost, or can be instead.” taken back to confirm their poor taste. “With your voice?” she exclaimed. Still, my wife has had second “Never mind. Hopefully they’ll thoughts about our giving. understand.” “I don’t know,” she said after we went shopping. “These things for our “Hopefully they won’t buy us nicer presents than we are giving them.” parents seem awfully cheap.” “Explain that to the kids when they “That’s it,” my wife cried. “Starting discover we took their piggy banks in January, we are saving a little each month for next Christmas!” hostage.”
“How are we going to pass these “Okay dear, whatever you say,” I candles off as costing more than $5?” answered. My wife’s eyes rolled: “After school she continued. I’d better tell the kids to get another fundraisers, babysitters and take out, “My mom loves candles, they’ll be fine.” year out of their underwear. there wasn’t anything left.”
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