This was the first thing that struck me, also. Nov/Dec, that's holiday shopping. That's Christmas. We "contracted" during that time? I'm thinking it is worse than I thought, and I am no Pollyanna; I already thought they were blowing sunshine up my skirt.
Also, don't most retailers depend on Christmas to make their profit for the year?
Liberals hate Christians for the most part but expect them to keep the economy running by celebrating Christmas. It is only a matter of time before Christians decide to stop allowing themselves to be used like this. I for one bought 3 Christmas gifts this year and those were for the little kids who really are innocent in all this economic stuff. Other than that, no tree no lights and a very small dinner. Screw the liberals and their economy.