Time flies and Christmas is there in about a month. What will you think of Christmas? The fully decorated Christmas tree? The snowman? Santa Claus? The sumptuous and delicious festive dinner, and the many parties? For me, I will think of church going, then the joy and yummy food over gatherings with family and friends.
I’ve learned that the latest release of the Royal Canadian Mint is a toonie ($2 coin) but shaped like a truck – a vintage red little truck – dusted with snow. For a vehicle that usually bears a license plate, the truck is adorned with candy canes instead. Behind the wheel is a snowman wearing a top hat and a scarf in the wintry weather. Then, at the back of the truck is a decorated Christmas tree. The other side of the coin is engraved with the late UK Queen Elizabeth II. Lastly, it comes with a unique ornament-style hangable custom capsule. This design has most elements of a Christmas holiday in Canada. The retail price is around $145 with a limited mintage of 3,000. I would say this is a fantastic festive gift both for coin-collectors and families to adorn their Christmas trees, very handy.
While writing this blog, the Canada Post employees are still on a nationwide strike since November 15. Canada Post stated that the busy holiday season would be impacted significantly; there’ll be delays and other disruptions to mail and parcel delivery. Some post offices will be closed as well. Christmas gifts this year may not come in time with the strike on! But let’s always be hopeful, at least both strikers and the Crown corporation are back at the negotiating table through a government-appointed special mediator.
In case you’re unaware of it, there is a Christmas present already delivered and won’t be affected by any strike, anywhere. This invaluable gift is there waiting for you to open your heart to receive it. That’s the salvation through the crucifixion of Jesus Christ about 2,000 years ago! Believe it or not, He’s doing that for every one of us. Christmas is not simply a holiday, it’s to commemorate the birth of a Savior. Why hold parties but leave Jesus the birthday star aside? I think He should be the most iconic one for Christmas.
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