What I do love to buy for is sub for santa. It is completely voluntary and anonymous. I don't have to stress over purchasing the perfect gift, or wonder if they'll like it or think I'm an idiot. I don't have to worry at all. I can just buy what the ornament says or come up with whatever I think is fun. They can hate it or love it, but I'll never know and that is the spirit of Christmas that I love.
Every year we set up an angel tree and service auction with friends, for some needy students at my school. It is fun for me because I can see it change their lives (and ours) just a little bit, but them not knowing it has anything to do with me. I also love how many people get involved and how generous people are. These kids get MP3 players, top of the line NIKEs, adorable coats. etc. Its not just a DI run, but great new things - which is so good when they're teenagers trying to fit in. I like to imagine happy faces and the excitement when they see all those bright presents under the tree (or probably just on the floor in their apartment) that they get to open on Christmas - even if it is boring things like socks and undies.
I am grateful for the opportunity I have to be able to give to others (under no obligation ;) because I have been so blessed. I am grateful for all of my friends and wonderful family who too have helped these kids have a better holiday season. I am not a fan of wrapping presents, so all who helped with that too... bless you and where were you tonight - ugh, if I never see another pair of scissors or scotch tape again, it'll be too soon! May you all have a fabulous Christmas and feel of Christ's love. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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I like buying presents for my wife. I always go way overboard and I dread the bills we'll have when and if we ever have kids.
Amen sista! I totally agree. I helped out with a sub 4 santa this season and it felt so good to help someone less fortunate! I loved it! Adam and I totally got into it. I hope you have a fabulous Christmas with your parents. Love you!
I love sub for Santa too - my ward does it and it's great to help people around you without them knowing. That's great that people are so generous with gifts for the kids! I hear you with the gift expectation thing. I've just decided to give gifts and not worry so much. I hope you have a great Christmas!!!
Don't get me wrong. I lOVE TO GIVE GIFTS, but I hate the expectations of giving on holidays.
There is no one I know more generous than you especially at this time of year. Bravo. I also know that you don't like credit for it, so I don't mind saying it.
Had no idea you joined the blogging community until I decided to confirm that we were friends on that new addiction of mine:facebook. BTW, one of my classes raised $400 alone for sub for santa. Merry Christmas
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