It's hard to believe that Christmas is once again upon us with all the hectic frenzy that goes into getting the right present for the right family member, wrapping up gifts and preparing our homes for some merry times together. During this season let us not forget those who perhaps do not have people around for some reason or another, maybe you could grab yourself a deck of cards and liven up a couple of hours for these souls.
Cards and card games in general are perhaps one of the oldest forms of recreation and socialisation known to modern man. We have to thank the Chinese (in all likelihood) for their invention and the Arabian merchants for introducing them into Europe in the 14th century.
Regardless, finding that one game that you can play competitively with friends and family can be in itself a bonding tool that beats most other rowdy forms of entertainment. Sure you have got to concentrate to play your A-game but I'm sure you will still find the time to spare for a few exchanges of idle chit-chat in between shuffling a deck and grabbing some drinks and snacks for all those sitting at the table.
Perhaps this could be the right time to dust your 40-card Italian deck for a game of Scopa or Scopone Scientifico, maybe you would like instead to play Gin-Rummy or Cribbage or Poker. Whatever you choose to play take the time to explain the game play to beginners to these venerable yet refreshing games...and no matter how intense the game might get...remember it's only a game, luck goes round in circles and if you wait long enough and play your cards right....you will win you fair share of hands.
So revive the charm and beauty of sharing a good card game with some great friends or perhaps someone you have not seen in a while this holiday season. Use the cards as an excuse to rekindle perhaps flagging friendships and remember that the greatest gift you can offer someone is your own time, attention and well-meant company.
So from Cardoholics Anonymous I would like to take this opportunity to thank you first of all for visiting this blog and then to wish you all a truly Joyous Christmas 2011.
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