Christmas for Us
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
December 19, 2020 2:52pm CST
We don’t celebrate Christmas, but our younger son’s French girlfriend does. She gets so excited that she can’t keep still.
That’s our son’s fireplace loaded with gifts ~ all for her! I have one to add to the pile.
She has gifts for us, too, and several for our son.
What an expensive time of year. We just finished Hanukkah and now Christmas.
So glad we can spread cheer around year round and not just on one day. My husband, my sons, my daughter-in-law, my grandchildren, and I give generously year round. We donate to the needy, to our favorite charities, to animal organizations, to medical research, food, toys, and hospitals in our states, our country, and in foreign countries where help is so needed.
That’s what we do. And not just during Christmas. I hope you do, too in any way you can.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50258)
• United States
19 Dec 20
It’s nice that y’all can do Christmas for her. 
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@Tampa_girl7 (50258)
• United States
19 Dec 20
@DianneN My mama decorated big time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Dec 20
@Tampa_girl7 It must have been ultra classy knowing your mother. The gf and her mother are very classy, too.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
20 Dec 20
I try to give and help out whenever I can. Seems this time of year is when people give most. If they would help out year round it would be more helpful to the organizations in need.
I did help out a family in need last month. She was happy to get the items I found for her. Have also been helping out with fundraisers for people who are in ill health. Spreading a little cheer here and there, when I can.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
22 Dec 20
@DianneN I have been in situations where I was in need too. Happy I can help out.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Dec 20
This was uplifting Dianne and I totally agree, that giving isn't a once a year celebration! If we're not displaying loving kindness and showing compassion the other 364 days, Christmas loses its meaning:( Can you imagine what a mess this world would be in, if God took a month off to do absolutely nothing? His display of unconditional love never ends
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Dec 20
@DianneN I know families that fight and get upset with relatives, all year long. Then, they all get together to celebrate Christmas! Hypocritical? Yes.
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@GardenGerty (160677)
• United States
20 Dec 20
I agree, people are hungry, needy, lonely and desperate year round and some of the holiday spirit should extend to the other months as well. Giving and receiving is fun. The bright colors and special food and music is fun. Giving blesses both the giver and receiver. Blessings, friend.
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@jstory07 (139730)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Dec 20
I just found out the name and ages of the children at the homeless apartments. They have one year that they can stay there and than they have to leave. My husband and I went and got each child a toy and a outfit for Christmas. Walmart gave us a discount on top of what we got so we got a lot more. Than we found out how many women are there and got them a set of kitchen towels with pot holders and a ten dollar gift card.
I donate to one animal charity online and to the drive through zoo here. I love animals so I bought some stuff for the cat I have been feeding since covid19 and the parents both were laid off. The little girl told me her parents are working now and said that they need no more cat food. The little girl is so sweet. I got her something for Christmas.
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@wolfgirl569 (106323)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Dec 20
@DianneN You would not be. But if they stay together I think you will
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@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
19 Dec 20
It's always nice to be nice but Christmas is special. I do what I can for others as well, any time of year.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
20 Dec 20
You are both so generous. I hope you all have a fantastic holiday season and a bright, hopeful New Year.
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@snowy22315 (180768)
• United States
20 Dec 20
I try to..I donated to a fund similar to Toys to Tots this year. Merry Christmas to all!
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
20 Dec 20
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!
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@jobelbojel (35578)
• Philippines
20 Dec 20
It is nice to give back to the community. You are doing great.
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@jobelbojel (35578)
• Philippines
22 Dec 20
@DianneN it is better to give than to receive.
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@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
22 Dec 20
cute photo. Chris' birthday (my boyfriend) is on Christmas Day. I'm only giving him a card this year because of the crazy year we had. I did get him a carrot cake. He is supposed to arrive tomorrow.
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