A Holiday of Giving
Disillusioned with the commercialization of the holiday season? America
is a blessed country and it is not because our children have more than
most families of the world attain during an entire lifetime. It is better
to give than to receive; let us spread this spirit of giving to our
children. An easy way to accomplish this is with an annual tradition
that involves them directly. Charity begins at home so this would be
a good place to start. Give your time and love to your own family first.
Then, plan an evening or a day during the holiday season to give to
others. Take your family out into the community. Spend a day as a volunteer
for your favorite charity or hospital. Visit a nursing home or assisted
living facility and bring a home-cooked meal to someone in need of a
little extra cheer. You could even work with the Salvation Army as a
bell-ringer or at Goodwill as a sorter. There is so much need--all it
takes to see it is to stop and look around you. The hardest part is
the first step. Do it now and make this year your first year of a Holiday
of Giving. Enjoy the holiday season!
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