I like shopping for people I care about on Christmas. I get all wiggly-giggly-goofy about it. It's okay, you can call me a weepy sap, I really don't care. I've always enjoyed buying gifts for Christmas. I Also love to buy gifts for people I don't know and play Santa for them. My gift this year is to pass this joy onto you. If you know of someone and you know they're busting their butt and Santa still isn't going to stop by this year. You can fill the gap for Santa. How do you find out what they need; well, observe the conversations, look around the house, what could make their lives a bit easier, and talk to their friends if thats your way in. Does mom need new private items, does the kids need educational tools or boots or even a bike. It's not about the money or feeling pity, it's about showing them that others do care and want them to remember that Santa Claus does really live and breath. If you're close to tears while picking out the items and wrapping them in paper, then you're going to fill their hearts with a day full of smiles and joy for in their eyes. No amount of money can buy those looks! But the money spent is worth it a million times over! Now, to keep the secret of Santa in place, ALL cards are signed "From Santa" and even if they see you dropping them off and they ask you who they're from, with tears, just say "Santa, Merry Christmas!"
Why do I do this, well, a bunch of people did it for me one year and I was thrilled. Even my dog got a few things too! There was food, six-pack of beer, and all kinds of presents. I've never forgotten it and have tried my best to repeat it each year. The first year I did it, I spent over $300 on a family of 4 and loved every second of it! I haven't been able to do it for a few years, but hoping I can get it done next year.
The best part is you don't have to be a recipient to start this! Don't do it to be charitable, do it because it's Christmas and you love doing it. If you ask someone else to get it done, then you're nothing more then a Scrooge building your tax deduction for the year! Don't be a scrooge, be Santa! It's way more fun!
Merry Christmas!!!!!
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My favorite recent Christmas memory was the year I gave a less fortunate man all the gifts I had received from my customers. It was several food gifts and warmth items. I had spent a little time talking to him after watching several people walk by with a look of disdain. He was cleaning rest area facilities to earn money to travel to Alaska to see his daughter. After our conversation, I felt compelled to share the Christmas Spirit with him. I think we both teared up. It was the best feeling ever.
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