Consumerism surrounds the holiday season: is greed inevitable, and how do you avoid it?
For those children who celebrate, Christmas' biggest connotation can be a pile of gifts under the tree.
With this in mind, a panel of staff contributors at The Chicago Tribune tackled the question of whether it's inevitable to see greed in their kids around Christmastime. The parents weighed in on suggestions to remind kids of Christmas spirit.
The Tribune's advice got us thinking at Patch about how we were taught or are teaching our kids to be less greedy around the holidays. Some of our suggestions? Find a giving tree and let your child pick a name or two off of it, and take them shopping for presents. As part of your son or daughter's Christmas gift, allot some money to a charity of their choice.
What's your advice to fend off the sometimes inevitable Christmas greed? Tell us in the comments.
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Bethamy Boucher
8:59 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20121201/the-christmas-spirit/
AJ
9:00 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
The most useful pile of gifts you can give someone is your thoughts of love for them. If you feel offended by someone, think forgiveness. If you have an enemy, think appreciation. If you are in competition against someone, think selfless support. If you have a friend, think encouragement.
This seasonal celebration is inspired by Christ, the power that was the source of Jesus' incredible ability to love his enemies in the face of their hatred of him.
Let each of us draw on this same power and give the same gift of love that Jesus did, unconditionally. The world is hoping for it this holiday season. Merry Christmas!