What are the holidays all about?

Many people lose the real meaning behind the holidays, not just religious beliefs but the holidays are more than Santa, The Easter Bunny, and Mr. T. Turkey. During the holidays, especially Christmas we tend to over spend and stretch out our wallets. Why do we give? Some give to get love in return, others give to let us know we are thought of, and to be thought of. Then there are some who give just to keep up with the Jones