So, it’s almost that time of year. With decorations showing up in many stores the day after Halloween, and the entire month of November focused on selling us the hottest gifts to show how much we love/care about the recipients, it’s almost like Thanksgiving has become little more than a warm-up for the shopping season. I’ve resisted, as best I could, the impulse to join the cacaphony of voices and jingles urging us all to, “celebrate Christmas and buy, buy, buy!”
Personally, I’ve tried to keep to the policy of not getting too amped up about Christmas season until at least the first of December. In fact, I’m hesistant to jump into the whole culture of gift buying and over-the-top consumerism that’s rapidly replaced any of the spiritual aspects of the season. But, I do have a little sense of responsibility to some of the great companies that have provided gear and gadgets for me to try out, so maybe we can consider the upcoming series of “gift ideas” my Christmas present to them.
Or maybe it’s just to help fill some posts, since I still can’t seem to find time to actually go hunting these days.
Anyway, beginning on December 1, I’ll be occasionally posting up some gift ideas for the hunter and outdoorsman on your list. Most of these have been reviewed on this site in the past, but there are a couple of new items coming along as well. So get out your list, check it twice, and get ready…
Great idea.. I’ve also tried to keep to the policy of not getting too amped up about Christmas season until at least the first of December.