For far too many of us, Christmas has lost its magic.
How do we restore the true spirit of Christmas?
There is truth in the saying that it is better to give than to receive.
Here are a few ideas to spread some Christmas cheer:
• Leave coins inside a vending or parking machine.
• Stun the waiter, pump attendant or car guard with a generous tip – enough to buy their child a proper Christmas present.
• When dining out, pick up someone else’s tab and pay when no one is watching.
• Pay for someone’s groceries behind you in the queue, or pay for guy behind you at the toll gate.
• Take cupcakes for the nurses at your local hospital, or anyone else serving the community on Christmas: paramedics, firefighters, policemen, lifesavers or security guards.
• If you own a business, write off a struggling customer’s debt.
• If you accidentally receive someone else’s bill in the mail, pay it instead of merely sending it back to the sender.
• Leave a gift card or shopping voucher on the windshield of a stranger’s car.
• Let someone go ahead of you in the checkout line.
• Pay a needy child’s school fees or buy a school bag filled with all his/her stationery requirements for the New Year.
• Dish up an extra plate during Christmas lunch and afterwards, go give it to someone who might be hungry.
Watch this video to see how even the smallest gesture can make a difference:
