Somehow, not only for Christmas,

But all the long year through,

The joy that you give to others

Is the joy that comes back to you;

And the more you spend in blessing

The poor and lonely and sad,

The more of your heart’s possessing

Returns to make you glad.

– John Greenleaf Whittier

Christmas is a great reminder of the universal truth – it is better to give than to receive.

It’s a curious thing that life works this way, but it appears to be true.

Christmas isn’t a season to get, get, get and consume everything you can get your hands on.

It’s a time to give – gifts, to be sure – but importantly love, peace and joy.

Make it a great day.

Jake