By Kermarie Principe Caceres
Christmas is a festive event dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ, and it is indeed a religious holiday to many people around the world. The tradition of Christmas celebration includes tree decorations, giving and receiving gifts, hanging lights and so much more. This holiday can be the most stressful one of the year. People love to shop around but the stress part comes when the gift is for someone else and you don’t have a clue about what to get them. They say that Christmas is all about putting their differences aside and coming together to spend this magical day together in joy. Well you might be asking, what about the people that have nothing to give? Christmas is not always about what you give materially, the biggest gift, or how much you can spend. It’s about the joy, love, and happiness that a person can give out of a simple gesture of kindness. When it comes to helping other in need, what you give doesn’t has to be materialistic or expensive. When people say “help with a gesture of kindness” they mean help them in the way they need the help. If you see a person on a cold night of in the winter it doesn’t have to be on December 25th to give to others; you can buy them a blanket at any time. This gesture will forever be remembered by this person. Another example could be helping Christmas charities, giving care packages especially to the homeless or just buying them food if they’re struggling and you know it. On an episode of the show “Glee,” the members of the glee club volunteer in a homeless shelter on Christmas. When I saw this on television, I thought this is a great way for people to learn to give back to others in different ways without the need of money. They help the people in need by giving out food, a warm place to spend the night while socializing so others do not have to be alone during Christmas time and just keeping them company. This encourages people to make a change and best believe when you give without the intention of receiving anything in return and you see the smile you put in that person’s face, you and they will always cherish that moment for as long as you live. It’s a special feeling helping others in need just out of pure kindness. The holiday of Christmas should be more about what we can do to make a change in other people’s lives and how we can help others instead of just thinking about your close friends and loved ones. Don’t forget that tomorrow you could be someone in need just like the person you saw on the streets that one time and could’ve helped but decided not to. I understand that not everyone can give out but it doesn’t have to be specifically on Christmas; it could be whenever. Don’t miss a chance to give a smile and spread love with a simple gesture of kindness that can’t be bought with money or gifts – only with actions. Have yourself a Happy Merry Christmas, don’t forget to give and help others!
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Brady Fergusson
12/15/2018 05:20:37 am
Thank you for reminding us about the importance of giving on Christmas.
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