What The Spirit Of Christmas Means To Me

The spirit of Christmas is something everyone possesses within themselves. It's the acts of kindness. Its being giving to others less fortunate. Every year people come together to raise money and collect canned goods for starving families. They collect toys for less fortunate children. The Christmas spirit enables us to be unselfish and do for others that are in need. It gives us a feeling of joy and warmth.

Christmas is a time for celebration of the birth of Jesus. Practicing his teachings and having the spirit of giving is what the spirit of Christmas means most to me. While working with the mentally disabled I realize how important it is to cherish the life we were given no matter what the case. I have volunteered my time serving food to the homeless last year and was touched at how kind and appreciative they were of me. I got a feeling of joy that embraced my heart knowing that I put a smile on someones face.

Smiling plays an important part in the spirit of Christmas. Put a smile on a child's face by giving a toy. Put a smile on a homeless mans face by giving him food. Put a smile on the elderly by giving your time. No matter what the case we need to remember to give and help keep the spirit of Christmas alive. Give others a reason to smile with the spirit of Christmas by giving.