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Christmas is the time of year

Where we are filled with holiday cheer.

Children wait in anticipation,

Of Santa's coming throughout the nation.

Of presents brought like the wisemen of old

From family members in the household.



But, is this what it is all about?

Give to those who have and not those without.



The wisemen brought gifts to a child unknown

And from this, the seeds of gift giving was sown.

But, somewhere along the way I see,

It was corrupted to mean only family.



This year I will make a change

and recapture the spirit of the manger.

My family shall get their gifts,

But a stranger's spirits I will also lift.



Strangely I feel exhilerated giving to that stranger

Much like I am sure the wisemen felt at the manger.

To give to those who have not and who ask for so little,

Makes me feel great and maybe in heaven give me aquittal.



If I had a wish on this day

No kid would be hungry and would receive toys to play.

With your help this wish could come true,

To make it so, must start with me and you.



So, please reach out beyond the family orb

And reach out to others for their burden to absorb.

Provide a stranger or an underpriveleged child with a small gift,

And you will see their spirits soar and give yourself a lift.



Merry Christmas to one and all,

And may the New Year be a ball.

Reflect back on the ones you touched this year

May their blessings on you bring good cheer.

'Cause it is the giving that will make your day

Be safe and have a very, merry, holiday.