Comments on: The spirit of Christmas Giving

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:56:11 +0000

Wonderful message. It is the traditions and time spent together that makes the holidays special. Holidays also transition with our lives. It seems one way when we are small and other people are cooking and doing those things that pull it together. Then when you have children and you are kind of in charge, the holidays take on a slightly different meaning. And then again when your children leave home, and make some of their own traditions, it changes more. We can want it to stay the same, but like our lives, it is evolving. Only the meaning and the spirit stays the same. We can choose to keep the joy. Thanks for a thoughtful post.

By: A. Simplicity

A. Simplicity — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:54:00 +0000

Jodi & Shona thank you both for stopping by and sharing… am starting to feel the warm & joyful Christmas Spirit already : )

By: Shona

Shona — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:27:48 +0000

Hello there, just found your wonderful blog! I love this message – I can’t remember the presents from Christmas in the past but I will never forget the fun of the cooking and being with everyone … its these things that have meaning. Hope you have a lovely Christmas, can’t wait to see you soon ! XO

By: Jodi at Joy Discovered

Jodi at Joy Discovered — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:03:32 +0000

Your Christmas tradition of making mango chutney is so sweet–and how fun to go hunting and begging for wild mangoes before hand!! I really love Christmas, but my all time favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, because it’s all about being merry and enjoying each other without the gift giving machine that you mention. Sounds like in eliminating the gifts for your family this year, you will achieve that! Enjoy every moment!!

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:51:43 +0000

You are right, Christmas is the time to give to those in need. If you want to send less materialistc gifts you could try charity gifts from FARM-Africa’s. They are perfect if you are looking for a Christmas gift with a difference. There’s everything from e-cards to personalised movies and beehives to banana beer! What’s more – when you buy a gift or e-card your donation will be helping to provide the poorest farmers in Africa with sustainable solutions to poverty.