Hello @Queenella1 your emphasis on starting with those closest to us, considering even neighbors as family, reflects a genuine understanding of the essence of charity. Your view on the deserving recipients and the caution against broadcasting acts of charity showcase a mature perspective.

The motive behind charity, as you rightly point out, is not just fulfilling material needs but creating a ripple of blessings. Your personal example of extending help to your brother's friend on Christmas demonstrates the beautiful embodiment of the charity spirit within a family.

Your advice to develop a habit of giving is powerful. The notion that giving attracts blessings is a timeless truth, and your call for thoughtful giving to those who appreciate and reciprocate is wise. Your Christmas acts of kindness, from gifts for family to acknowledging those who supported you, beautifully illustrate the joy that emanates from sharing.
Keep spreading the warmth of charity, for in giving, we receive abundant blessings.