The True Spirit Of Christmas Lies In Helping And Caring For Others

By Author: Bean Elf
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When it comes to Christmas; even the name of this festival brings happiness across our face. A festival that used to be most awaited and enjoyed one since childhood. It holds a specific importance in the eyes of children, who long for it earnestly. The kids always associate Christmas with love, festivity and most importantly the Santa Claus bringing in their desired presents. For them he is a generous plump man who can grant them anything they desire. Writing letters to Santa Claus is the most loved tradition. Kids write demanding letters expressing the need of a special item they desire. To make their letter credible they write about their qualities and lists specific innocent reasons as what makes them deserve that gift. In their innocence they don’t realize as it’s actually their parents who make that wish of theirs true.
According to the postal department there a millions of such kids who write to Santa similar letters and post them. You may be surprised to know that majority of such kid’s wishes remains unanswered. Their families are not stable enough financially to grant ...
... them what they their children have requested for. Can you become that goodie man and present them with what they desire. Don’t worry kids demand only basic items and nothing too pricey? Generally their wishes revolve around toys, clothes, shoes, blankets etc. You can help such kids by donating through various NGO’s and other charity organizations. You can also organize some parties at home and could ask the guests to come with small gifts that can be given to such children. If you are very enthusiastic towards the real motto of Christmas that is to love and help others then you can also raise individual donations by organizing small events and get-togethers.
To support this approach the postal services of US had come with a special program known as adopt a letter. Through this program you can actually adopt any one of those millions letters that post receives for Santa Claus. You can send the gifts that the kids have requested for. The post department removes the contact information and parcels the gift on your behalf for privacy concerns. It is actually an innovative and beautiful approach to help such kids. Moreover it’s what the Christmas teaches us to be. To love and care about others. Apart from it, this experience brings a lot of satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives that we usually look out for.
So why not try to make this festival even more beautiful and bring happiness across those cute little innocent faces that are waiting for their Christmas present.
Be an elf is a nonprofit organization that supports the United States Postal Services letters to Santa Claus program.