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5 meaningful gifts for the holidays
Thu, Dec 18 2008 at 8:56 AM
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According to a recent gift-giving survey by World Vision, a national non-profit that focuses on relieving poverty, 4 out of 5 adults in the U.S. hope to receive a meaningful gift this holiday season, rather than a useless trinket. The survey also showed that more than 7 out of 10 Americans plan to spend less on gifts. But surprisingly, more than half of thsoe surveyed said that even in the current economic climate, they're more likely to give a "charitable gift", something that helps other people this year, instead of a traditional "material" gift like clothing or gadgets.
Money is tight all around the U.S. this year. But you don't have to spend a cent to give a gift that shows how much you care. Here ar 5 meaningful gifts to shar with your loved ones this holiday season.
- As a family, select a charitable organization that you'd like to support, and make a donation online.
- Consider do-it-yourself gifts (for teachers or friends) that you can make with your children.
- Lend a hand to a neighbor by shoveling their sidewalk or delivering hot chocolate.
- Give the gift of your time and set aside a few hours to volunteer as a family at your local charity.
- Buy gift certificates for friends to do family-friendly activities like going to the movies or ice-skating.
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Jentos
Oct 01 2012 at 1:16 AM
If it weren't for Dave Miller, I wouldn't have a dad My biaicglool father split when I was just a baby. I've never known him. My mother remarried and this man has been my dad ever since.He has emotionally supported me, morally supported me, and financially supported me. He instilled hard work and ethics in me at a very young age. He also taught me the importance of school. Once I turned 18, I was forced by law to use my biaicglool father's last name but he will never be my dad. As I graduate
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with my first college degree next Friday, I have hyphened my last name on my diploma to show my dad that it was HIM that taught me that hard work and determination will pay off.I remind him every father's day that it takes a true man to raise another man's child as his own. And THAT is my favorite memory of my dad.
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