Santa is Real…
24 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Random Ramblings Tags: blood, community, donate, giving, Holiday, Red Cross, Santa, time, Volunteer
Over the years there have been many tales told of Santa Claus. Stories about the magic and wonder that surround the holiday season. The Santa in the stories gives toys and spreads good cheer. He is full of laughter and all things magical.
As a mother of 5 I have answered the question ” Is Santa real?” several times. As my children grow into young ladies, they have all gone through the transition of a childish belief in magic and fairy tales to an understanding of adult-like reality. The reality that magic only happens when we make it happen. So my answer to the question has always been “Yes. Santa is real. YOU are Santa.”
We keep the spirit and magic of Santa a reality by sharing and giving to others. As each year passes and holidays come and go I always look for ways that I can be Santa in my community. By coming up with ways to include our children we teach them to keep the magic alive as well. Just this past week my littlest angel volunteered her time to sort Holiday Cards for Heroes at our local Red Cross. It was such a wonderful thing to watch as she and 12 other volunteers made a difference in the lives of 2000 soldiers as they got the cards ready to send to soldiers who may not be in the most festive of situations this year.
Being a part of a volunteer organization is a great way to be Santa in your community. If there is one thing that I would wish for all my fellow humans it is that each and every one of you find that warm fuzzy, magical feeling, that comes from sharing kindness with others. Try it…you will see it’s as addicting as the spiked egg nog.
Happy Santa Season to you all…may the new year bring you peace and courage to make positive changes in your lives and those lives that surround you.
