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I'm not talking about a commercialized holiday, nor do I believe in spending exorbitant amounts of money to appease children ( and adults ). What I have found is that thought and emotion play a powerful part of giving from the heart. I remember the favorite gifts from my own childhood Christmas's with a healthy smile. They were things that I had really wanted.
In our family, we have some presents "from Santa" and some from "us". I think this is a good balance, and makes sense to kids.
I am going to share this private moment in my life with you because I think it projects more than any words I could write. The gift given was a Hot Wheels car carrier full of different models of trucks, cars, and tractors. Not expensive, but it is what he wanted. In my ear I heard, "Thank you so much, Uncle Eric". That, my friend, is what a magical loving Christmas is all about.
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Thank you Eric. I couldn't have said it better.
I love your memories of Christmas. They are always special. Thank you :-)
Exactly, Eric. That IS what it is all about. It's the heart that's full of giving..
Great picture. I know just how that feels when you get the special present they really like.
My family had the same distribution of presents...some from family, some from Santa. Although the stocking presents supposedly all came from Santa.
Oh yes, Uncle Eric... that is a fantastic and special story - thank you SO much for sharing!
As we grow older I think as adults we forget the magic that Christmas was wrapped in....I know the feeling you speak of when they get the gift they want so bad....makes you all warm and fuzzy inside :)
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