Teach your Kids the Meaning of Giving this Christmas
Christmas makes kids wide-eyed, with thoughts of a ton of presents under the Christmas tree. Some kids even like to count their presents under the tree. This holiday season, teach your kids the true meaning of Christmas — giving to others.
Give to Others - One simple way to teach
your children the value of giving is to have
them donate to a local shelter. Have your
children go through their toys and clothes.
Make sure they give away one really nice
thing that they don’t really need or play with.
Place an emphasis on the fact that there are
many children who have no home or parents.
Another way your children can learn about the
gift of giving is to donate canned goods to a
local food drive service. These services
provide food to families in need. The holidays
are often a difficult time for those in need.
Take your children to the grocery store and
have them choose a nice variety of canned
foods to donate.
One more way your children can learn a lesson in giving is to buy gifts for others. Choose a needy family in your church or community. If you don’t know of anyone in need, ask around. Officials at your city’s municipal building, or local pastors will be able to make recommendations to you.
Take your children shopping and help them pick out age-appropriate toys and gifts. Let them wrap the gifts, too. Finally, drive your family to your “adopted” family’s home and let your kids hand out their gifts. You can also give a gift to a local gift drive for children in need, most of these will advertise in stores and the local community during the holidays.
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