The holidays are supposed to be a time of love, compassion, and showing those you love that you do, in fact, love them. So why does it seem most people are concerned with giving the best present or having the juiciest turkey? As I walk down the corridors of the local mall, all I see are panicking mothers dragging their screaming babies into store after store getting in the “last minute shopping.” If you ask me, Christmas would be more enjoyable for everyone if we would forget the notion of presents and gift giving. Stop expecting a huge box wrapped in brilliantly colored paper with dancing elves and shiny snowflakes printed all over it. Instead, wake up early Christmas morning, take your feast to a local homeless shelter, and volunteer there all day. Learn what Christmas is all about. Instead of receiving and giving trivial things that you will forget you even own three months down the road, give your time. Show love and compassion to a poor soul. That will last forever. Plus, it will cut the chaos and angst of finding those last minute perfect gifts. You won’t have to deal with the annoying lines and crowds of people which, nonchalantly, seem to get everyone out of the holiday spirit and more in tune with our inner Grinch’s and scrooges.
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