It Be Like That.

By Bella Breedlove

*This article was written in December 2018, so the informaout of date. Thank you for your consideration and patience.

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Recently in the United States, George H. W. Bush, father of six and husband of Barbara Bush, was born in Milton, Massachusetts on June 12, 1924 and died in Houston, Texas on November 30, 2018 at the age of 94. The U.S. had a national day of mourning to honor him. After running unsuccessfully twice for the Senate, Bush held many roles, such as Ambassador of the United Nations, Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in the People’s Republic of China, and Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Bush attempted to run for president in 1980, but lost and found himself in the position of vice president. In 1988, he won the election to become president of the United States. He was president from 1989 to 1993.

As for events occurring outside of U.S. borders, France is experiencing unrest. Due to violent protests, by the group yellow vests, over issues such as rising fuel taxes, President Macron of France has taken action. He has promised a rise in minimum wage and a decrease in taxes. Macron said minimum wage should increase by 7%. Unfortunately, many of the protesters believe their president still has more to do before they can be happy. The groups unrest began in mid-October and has yet to end.

With Christmas right around the corner, Americans are expected to spend about $885 on gifts. This Christmas season is expected to bring in less money than 2017, although about a third of Americans are expecting to spend at least $1000 on gifts for Christmas. The average cost of gifts per child is about $422. Many parents are choosing to see a smile on their child’s face than worry about finances this Christmas season. The year yet to come will reveal if it was truly worth the risk.