Oh, Penny. I know you think you are being generous, but the foundation of gift giving is reciprocity. You haven’t given me a gift. You’ve given me an obligation. — Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory

Advent Movies Thanks to the website, TheCommonVision.org, for this great and unexpected list of movies that evoke the spirit of Advent: The Night of the Hunter, Hugo, Little Women, Wings of Desire, The Truman Show. (You should click on the link to read more on why these were chosen.)

Today, make a list of alternative Christmas gifts or gifts that give to those in need this holiday season. Here are some ideas.