‘Tis the season! In recent years the holiday season has transformed into a time where material items are often valued more than the idea of gifting itself. In theory, giving gifts should be more important than receiving, but our culture today focuses on the value and content of the present more than what it represents. Young kids scream and cry when they do not receive lots of presents, and adults get disappointed when the value of their present is less than expected. The holidays have turned into a shallow and greedy time of year, and if these practices continue who knows if future generations will even know about the true meaning of the holidays? This holiday season, why not give an unusual but significant gift? It may not be a material item, but the gift will benefit someone in a deserving and positive way.
1. A Red Cross Donation
Your dollars would be much appreciated by this historical organization.
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2. St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Send love and hope to the children at St. Jude’s this holiday season. Your gift could save a parent from losing their child.
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3. Donate to a homelessness cause in your area
There were over 600,000 homeless Americans in 2013, and only two thirds of those homeless individuals were living or being assisted by shelters. Help your area battle homelessness.
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4. Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a larger version of helping the homeless in your area or all over the United States. Give someone a hot meal or a warm jacket for the holidays.
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5. Make A Wish
The famous Make A Wish foundation allows children with terminal diseases to make one wish before their expected passing. This wish usually consists of spending time with family, meeting a celebrity, or doing an activity that they could not do while sick. Give the gift of happiness this holiday season.
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6. Adopt an Animal
By adopting an animal in the receiver's name, that animal will receive protection in their habitat and environment that will allow them to live happier and healthier.
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7. Samaritan’s Purse
This site gives you numerous causes to donate to if you had trouble finding one that interests you in this article.
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