Christmas

My favorite part of Christmas is helping others have a great experience during this season. This year I have more opportunities than usual to give to my community and help those that wouldn't otherwise be capable of providing presents, meals or even winter clothes to their family. There are people who can barely pay for meals during the year that are now expected to buy presents, clothes and provide Christmas dinner. It's sometimes impossible to survive and provide this experience to children. It's the job of those that are able to get through it to give to those who can't.
Last week began wrapping clermont. The interact club that I am a co-president of is heading this event. I am one of the few people organizing it, giving me a bigger role than I've had in the last few years. We wrapped boxes on Thursday to give to classroom, making them festive and attractive. The interact club is always excited to participate and it's heartwarming to see so many people come out that aren't usually involved in our weekly meetings. It's sometimes disheartening seeing how few people want to join this club and help the community, but when we really need people they show up to help and support our cause.
I am also eligible to give blood in the middle of the season. I donate as soon as I'm cleared after the last time and the end of my waiting period happens to fall in the middle of this time of giving. Giving blood is less personal than other forms of charity, but it is just as fulfilling knowing I could be saving someone's life.
Also this weekend, I got to go out with friends to ring bells for the Salvation Army. We collect money in the red kettles. The people that donate are so sweet and thankful. They are happy to give and although we are simply ringing bells, we are able to give others the opportunity to help this cause.
The Christmas season truly is the season of giving and I'm overjoyed that my first week of December is filled with helping others and giving back to my community. I'm excited to continue this trend and hopefully change someone's Christmas experience for the better.