One thing that I love to do at Christmas is adopt a family. (when I can afford it) There are many local charities that will give you details on a particular family - number of kids and their ages, needs, wants, etc. Then I go shopping just for them, wrap it all up, and the charity delivers it.

I can't help but think of those people on Christmas morning, opening the goodies I got for them, and eating a meal they made with the grocery store gift card I included. Sometimes I think it's more fun to shop for them than my own family, because they need so much and will really appreciate everything.

Kathy