But the real meaning of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Jesus tells us to feed the hungry and care for the sick as well as look after the orphans and widows.
Did you know that Americans spend $450 billion on Christmas each year? Yes, I really meant to say billion. Crazy, right?
Did you also know that it would only take $10 billion to provide clean drinking water to everyone on the planet.
Here's a way to give a pretty dang sweet pair of shoes and give a second pair to a child in need. I'm excited to buy a pair of these wicked sweet shoes as well!
Or how about this...here's what anyone can do on their own through an organization called the Mocha Club:
How far can just $7 go in Africa?
SAVE 1 person's life from Malaria.
FEED 1 person for an one month.
EDUCATE 2 children for one school term.
PROVIDE clean water for 7 people for an entire year.
How far does $7 go in America?
Buys 2 mochas from your local coffee shop.
Buys 1 discounted movie at Target that you've probably already seen 5 times.
Buys 1 six-pack of Sam Adams Boston Lager (IF you're 21-years-old of course).
Buys 1 Quizno's toasted sandwich.
Although the big celebration is only two days away, I wanted to just post this and give a couple of ways we can help in a large way for a small price.
Merry Christmas.
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