IJMC - What the "C" and "S" in "Christmas" Stand For

Just earlier this evening, my dad told me what the "C" and the "S" in 
"Christmas" stand for here in America...Consumer Spending. I made out 
fairly well this year, I put a lot more into my party and into food than 
gifts. So most of my friends had a good time, my family partook of quite 
a feast, and I have leftovers for a week. So all is good and reheated 
turkey makes great sandwiches. Not to mention my debit card still has 
access to something in the bank...                                 -dave



 
'Twas the Day AFTER Christmas
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'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house,
 Every creature was hurtin', even the mouse.
 The toys were all broken, their batteries dead;
 Santa passed out, with some ice on his head.
  
 Wrapping and ribbons just covered the floor, while
 Upstairs the family continued to snore.
 And I in my T-shirt, new Reeboks and jeans,
 I went into the kitchen and started to clean.
 When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
 I sprang from the sink to see what was the matter.
 Away to the window I flew like a flash,
 Tore open the curtains, and threw up the sash.
 When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
 But a little white truck, with an oversized mirror.
 
 The driver was smiling, so lively and grand;
 The patch on his jacket said "U.S. POSTMAN."
 With a handful of bills, he grinned like a fox
 Then quickly he stuffed them into our mailbox.
 Bill after bill, after bill, they still came.
 Whistling and shouting he called them by name:
 
 "Now Dillard's, now Broadway's, now Penny's and Sears
 Here's Robinson's, Levitz's and Target and Mervyn's.
 To the tip of your limit, every store, every mall,
 Now charge away--charge away--charge away all!"
 He whooped and he whistled as he finished his work.
 He filled up the box, and then turned with a jerk.
 He sprang to his truck and he drove down the road,
 Driving much faster with just half a load.
 
 Then I heard him exclaim with great holiday cheer,
 "Enjoy what you got. . .   . . .you'll be paying all year!"