[GPSCC-chat] Fw: Fwd: Birth of a New Tradition

[Caroline Yacoub]

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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. 
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 plonking down the Benjamines 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 golfcourse. 
 
There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all 
offering gift certificates. 
And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort,whatabout 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.

Every one uses their local dry cleaners. How about 
a gift certificate to your favorite ? 
 
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, do you REALLY need to buy another ten 
thousand Chinese lights for the house? 
When you buy a five dollar string of lights, 
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 not about draining American
pockets so that China can build another glittering 
city. 
Christmas is 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 aboutour communities, and the 
benefits come back to us 
in ways we couldn't imagine.  


THIS is the new American Christmas.

Spread the Christmas cheer!
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