Where's Christmas??

I read in the paper the other day that cities around the country are not putting up decorations because they are too expensive or they don't have money and or the staff. Most people I know would read the article and just think to themselves like I initially did, "Bad economy, have to cut back". Then I gave it some thought, almost to the point of anger. These cities have the decorations correct? It's not like they have to purchase new ones. They just need some good ole Christmas Sprit to get them up. The only thing I see is the government sitting back and pointing fingers at the economy and doing nothing. Shame, Shame on you! This summer the Mankato chamber of commerce told the city they where going to scrap the fireworks show because they didn't have the donations. Did anyone try? They just pointed their fingers at the economy and gave up. Shame, Shame on you! (This one has a happy ending) Radio Mankato jumped into action and in less than 2 months raised enough money to not only have a great fireworks show, but a live band to boot. They broke attendance records with their can do sprit. It's easy to sit back and point fingers and blame others, but I'm sure if allowed the community would pitch in and show their Christmas sprit. What are the little kids going to think when they go down town and there is no tree, no decorations, no Christmas spirit. When I was a child, our town was only a couple of thousand strong. I know there have been plenty of hard times but I never remember a Christmas where the decorations where not hung from every street post and intersection. My kid’s just love riding around and seeing all the houses dressed up in twinkling little lights, plastic Santa’s and manger scenes. I think it's time to become a kid again and share the enthusiasm, the excitement with others around you. Get together with your neighbors, communities and local governments and pitch in, let them know that you have found Christmas.