Helping others at Christmas
What can we do, to help those
who are unhappy at Christmas? That is one way to get into the Christmas spirit.
There are
many people who are unhappy at Christmas, for various reasons. Perhaps some of
them are ill or are missing grownup children, who have moved
away. Maybe they have lost loved ones, in the past year or the family members are far away from home.
The most important thing we can do in order to help those who we know are unhappy at Christmas is
to be there for them, if possible. They may not always show their
appreciation to us, but the fact that we took the time to visit them, may mean
a lot to them and make them happy, regardless.
If it is not possible to visit
someone, we can do something to show that we are thinking about
them. A long distance call on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, might make them happy.
Sometimes a gift
of home made cookies or a plate of fudge, brought to the door of strangers
will make them happy. Taking a couple of moments to talk about the weather
forecast and what their plans are for Christmas may brighten
their day, too. We even might be invited to share in their Christmas
celebration or be able to include them in ours.
Gifts that children make for
seniors can make elderly people happy, particularly when the seniors are
their grandparents. Singing Christmas carols together, might bring them joy.
Sometimes, adopting a senior citizen who is alone, makes everyone happy.
Spending time creating home made
decorations with others, young and old, can make a whole group of
people happy. This can be fun for grandmothers, daughters and
granddaughters. Grandfathers, fathers and grandsons can do things together, too. Taking a photograph of several generations might delight
everyone.
In summary, there is no
end to what we can do to make others happy. In making others happy, we will be
happy too.
Remember that it is not what we
do or say that makes others happy. What counts is the fact that that
we care enough to meet some need of theirs. It may be just
the need to be loved. Love is the heart of the Christmas spirit. For example, is there
a sidewalk that we could shovel for them? Taking along some rock salt is a
good idea, too. Maybe there is a Christmas tree that needs to be decorated?
If we are on our toes, we will
find some way to make someone happy at Christmas. Be creative and have fun
doing it!
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