Once again I strongly disagree. (I usually always agree with you, D4T, but we're definitely on opposite sides of this debate
I went to a no-Christmas church for several years, so I developed very strong opinions on the subject
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In my opinion, we get McD's ribs way too often in our culture.
I think it is WONDERFUL that on the holidays people make the time to get in the kitchen and make some really awesome stuff with their very own hands! Who cares if it costs a lot, or takes a lot of time? It's a FEAST. It's fatted calf time.
Our lives are way too busy. We're always pinching pennies. I think it's good and healthy to every once in a while just pull out the stops and PARTY.
There will never be any McRibs at the family gatherings I host as long as I'm alive and kicking!