My family is spread out throughout the western US and we aren't able to spend Christmas together (I am talking me and my 4 siblings not my children) I got this idea today to help us to "share" in the holiday spirit. I presented it to them today and so far almost all have chosen to participate.(there are 40 of us total) We do not exchange gifts amongst ourself so to draw us together I suggested that each year we choose a charity and donate together as a family. Each person over 18, couple, or family is free to donate any amount they choose-I promised not to blab who contributes what. We are pooling our money and donating it together to a charity I selected. In the future we will select the charity together but it was late this year. I so far have pledges from $2 to $200. Just thought I would pass this on. it is helping us to feel more in the Christmas spirit. How about you? Does your family do anything as a family to enhance the season?
2007-12-06 13:13:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
that's one good idea, and no one feels left out. Good going girl
2007-12-06 13:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by gggggg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For 30 + years we have given a Christmas basket to an underprivileged family..this includes clothes, food and gifts..this year we have a mother, 4 & 5 year old girls, 1 and a newborn boys. I had a great time playing santa even tho I will never meet them..We also give a healthy check to Salvation Army and City Team Ministries..we have been blessed so feel we can share..
2007-12-06 13:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a great idea! When you get older presents are not that big of a thing and I would rather seem someone that does not have enough to be blessed. Our family is having a party this coming Sunday at my mom's. It is really hard anymore to get everyone together, so many live out of town now.
2007-12-06 14:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a caring and thoughtful person you are. That is a great tradition to start. Happy Holidays to you all.
2007-12-06 13:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by curious connie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a great idea you had and you should be proud. We have so many small grandkids that we will be traveling to see them (god willing the weather permits) and bring lots of toys and take lots of photos.
2007-12-06 13:35:45 · answer #5 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a great idea! Here's an idea for next year ...
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/464489/colorado_woman_make_blankets_for_children.html
2007-12-08 06:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Debi
What a wonderful idea.....How great you are to come up with such a good idea.
2007-12-06 13:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by abuelamah 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
PRAY THAT WE ARE ALL HERE NEXT YEAR
2007-12-06 15:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋