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11 Ways to Foster the Christmas Spirit All Year Long THOMAS LICKONA
Help your kids think a little less about getting, and a little more about giving.
Whether you celebrate Christmas as the birth of Christ or, as my Jewish friend Michael Josephson puts it, as a time that should bring forth good cheer and everyone s better angels, chances are you associate the Christmas season with the spirit of love and giving.
This year, when so many people are still suffering physically, psychologically, and economically from the pandemic not to mention all the civil strife it s never been more important to foster the spirit of Christmas.
The Beacon
Jim Boule, left, the setup chief for the Salvation Army toy distribution, and Don Kreager of the Ottawa County Sheriffs Department, will soon distribute the 26 bicycles donated to the Salvation Army this year by Bill Marshal and his family and friends. (Photo by D’Arcy Patrick Egan)
BY D’ARCY PATRICK EGAN
The Salvation Army has enjoyed a surprisingly successful holiday season against all odds this year, and Director Maureen Saponari knows why it happened. In addition to her hard work and the gift-giving traditions she has created, hundreds of volunteers have made it happen.
“We’re coming down the home stretch right now, and I have to admit this year has been overwhelming because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Saponari. “For instance, we had to spread out the gift-giving over four days this week, instead of just one day, to meet social distancing mandates.”
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Whether you celebrate Christmas as the birth of Christ or, as my Jewish friend Michael Josephson puts it, as a time that should bring forth good cheer and everyone’s better angels, chances are you associate the Christmas season with the spirit of love and giving.
This year, when so many people are still suffering physically, psychologically, and economically from the pandemic not to mention all the civil strife it’s never been more important to foster the spirit of Christmas.
A few years ago, a national study of 18 to 23-year-olds in the US found that when asked to describe their vision of “the good life,” 54 percent said they would be happier if they “could buy more things.” Only a quarter spoke of wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
ABC Columbia
Dec 19, 2020 7:28 PM EST
The familiar Red Kettle’s are still up at area locations in the Midlands.
Each year the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign raises thousands of dollars for those in need, here in the midlands and across the world.
The tradition of the Red Kettle campaign dates back to 1891.
Stop by and drop in some change if you can!