If you’re looking to get your shop on, make sure you do it wisely. I’m not going to help you choose gifts, but I’ll give you some tips to stay safe in the stores and online. Want more? We’re on Twitter (@XmasStocking), on Facebook, and Pinterest. I appreciate the generous gifts! Go to MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute. Call the Christmas Stocking at (323) 487-12-25. Tell what Christmas is to you, say Merry Christmas to someone you love, whatever  you like. You might be on the show!

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Featured music:

“Home for Christmas” by Robbie Nova from “Mistletoe–the Christmas EP”

Background music:

“God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” by Frank Carter from the album “Deck the Halls”

“Snowmen” by Frank Carter from the album “Deck the Halls”

“Angels We Have Heard on High” by Rhesa Siregar (Songs of Praise)

More information:

All the ID Shield Tips.

A look at Apple Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay from Tom’s Guide.

From Apple: All about Apple Pay. where you can use Apple Pay.

From Android: All about Android Pay, where you can use Android Pay.

From Samsung: All about Samsung Pay.

A look at Samsung Pay from Android Central (with some comparison of that and Android Pay).

Listen to all of the Black Friday episodes of the Christmas Stocking at BlackFriday.MyChristmasStocking.net.

For folks with the holiday blues spend some time with Blues.MyChristmasStocking.net.