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Make This A 'World Vision' Christmas

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Escape the excesses and commercialism of Christmas and focus on its true meaning, by giving gifts of hope to children and families worldwide who are in dire need of our help. Teach your children and grandchildren the meaning of giving and helping those less fortunate. You will be setting a good example and helping to make this a more humane, less selfish world.

Please visit the World Vision Canada website to learn more, then choose your gifts by clicking www.worldvision.ca/gifts to order your wonderful, truly meaningful gift. Gifts are available to suit all budgets!

Here is a short excerpt from the World Vision Canada website:

" Many of us can relate to seasonal misery caused by too much of everything—presents, pageants, even family and fun. The effort to simplify can seem like just one more item on the list of things to do.

Further, if we are concerned with global poverty then the way we do—or overdo—Christmas can seem incongruous with our everyday values. Simplifying Christmas can help us realign our celebration of the season with what is truly important.

Examine Family Traditions
Sit down with your family and talk about the true meaning of Christmas. Examine your family traditions and determine whether they are enriching—or just expensive and stressful. Consider adopting new customs that build lasting memories and bring you closer together.

Give Gifts that Really Do Keep on Giving
Teaching your children the joys of giving to those less fortunate will enrich their lives far more than the latest toy or piece of clothing. Sponsor a child or make a donation to World Vision on behalf of a family member or friend. Click here for some neat gift ideas.

Volunteer
Most churches and local charities welcome volunteers during the Christmas season to assist with outreach programs in their own communities and overseas, such as Christmas toy drives or serving Christmas dinner to impoverished families. Click here to volunteer with World Vision.

Relax with Loved Ones
Focus on spending time with your family instead of attending every event or even entertaining at home with Martha Stewart-like perfection. What’s really going to matter years down the road is the time spent time with the people you love. "

posted by Annamarie at 3:19 PM