I know - I'm crazy. You either love it or you hate it. Here are some great reasons to love it:
1. A great deal. I'm not out the week before camping in the parking lot or anything, but we live on a single-income budget and doing some Black Friday shopping sure does help us cut the Christmas costs down.
2. Decorations and Music. Walking through the mall and drinking a holiday coffee while listening to a little Bing Crosby would put anyone in the holiday spirit.
3. People Watching. As long as your not pushing your way through the crowds to get that one last toy or electronic item, it's so fun to sit back and watch the craziness.
4. Lines. No really! Do I really love standing in line for an hour at the Jo-Ann Fabrics cutting line every year? Well, not for the reason you might think. I love that once people are stuck in line it forces them into conversation with those around them, and who knows if that person in front or behind you needs to feel Jesus this Christmas!
So the next time you are out holiday shopping, don't forget to slow down, enjoy the atmosphere and put your cell phone down for a minute to talk to those around you. Let's bring Christ along to the mall this year, and, of course, leave the kids at home with dad. :)
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