Dear Citizens and Friends of Gate City,

Now that Thanksgiving has passed our minds begin to focus on Christmas and what gifts to buy for our loved ones and friends.  So, I would like to encourage you to shop our local town merchants for that unique and special gift.

We all like to think about what we might receive at Christmas, but Christmas is also a time of giving.  We look forward to what people will give us, but our giving to others can make a big difference to their Christmas

Henry David Thoreau said, “The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.”  

I would like to offer some Christmas gift suggestions that does not cost money:  

To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.

Let us not lose sight of the greatest gift of all. The gift of our Savior on that first Christmas day.

My prayer is that you and your family will be blessed this Christmas.

 All About Gate City,
Bob Richards
Mayor, Town of Gate City

Mayor of Gate City Virginia