The 12 Ways Of Christmas…

#9 – It’s Far Better To Give Than To Receive

Planning Charitable Giving

When putting together my Christmas budget I now make an allowance for charitable giving.

I consider how much am I setting aside and where would I, or the family, would like to direct the funds.

There are lots of organisations who specialise in festive or seasonal activities:                                                                                                    Food banks                                                                                                                                                                                                      Toy banks                                                                                                                                                                                                        Clothes                                                                                                                                                                                                            Care boxes or packages                                                                                                                                                                                  Churches and charities

Not everybody can afford to give money so we can consider what else we give. Our time is a precious gift that we can give.

In the midst of all the busyness, taking time to reach out to people who either need assistance or company is a lovely way of giving of yourself. It’s also worth noting that you don’t need to look far to find those people. They may indeed be in your own family or street.

Have a wonderful Christmas,

Jenny xxx

The 12 Ways of Christmas….. Click on any of the 12 Ways below to open

1. Financial Happiness: Set your budget
2. Seasonal Greetings: Sending messages at Christmas and the New Year
3. Intentional Gifting: Exchanging gifts
4. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Dressing your home
5. How we spell love at Christmas… TIME: Connecting with friends and family; planning travel
6. Community Connections: Attending spiritual or seasonal events and functions
7. Spending your Calories Wisely: Buying and preparing food and drink
8. More Dress less Stress: Putting together your Christmas outfits
9. It is far better to Give than to Receive: Planning charitable giving
10. Is there Room at the Inn?: Sharing your festivities
11. Give yourself the Present of Presence
12. Enjoy the Now: Take time in each moment to notice the joy and be grateful