The Act of Giving - Sentimental Writing

As we approach Christmas, I wanted to ask an important question: Why do we give?

Giving gifts at Christmas has been a well-known tradition for years, but what about giving is so great? What makes a gift…a gift?

Giving a gift is more about the gesture of giving, rather than the exchange of an item of monetary value. When I give a gift, I choose it in the spirit of giving. I am not simply looking for something to fill the role of a gift because I feel I “have to.” I am giving because I want to make the gift recipient happy; I want to do something nice for that person. When I receive a gift that shows that the person went out of their way to do something special for me and find something that fit me – it warms my heart. I want the same for the people I give to.

That feeling of doing something for others is what makes Christmas so magical. Those that do not yet understand this wonderful feeling of giving are missing out on a wonderful thing.

Gifts don’t have to cost a fortune to be good gifts either. Sometimes, I think we feel “the more expensive the gift, the better.” But this is untrue. A true gift doesn’t have to cost a lot of money – it can simply be a gesture of kindness. A simple Christmas card to the right person can mean more to them than an over-sized TV to another.

So, this holiday season, and year-round, give with your heart, and enjoy the warm cozy feeling of doing something special for others.

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Thanks for reading! :)

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