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SHARING A SMILE AT CHRISTMAS



Today marked the 2017 Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day in the UK a charity that raises money to help protect the most vulnerable children around the world. They give them the opportunity to have a healthy start to life, education and protection from harm. I'm glad my children are aware of how hard life can be for some people, they know that not every child around the world has the opportunity to celebrate Christmas with lots of presents, wearing their best cloths and dinning with their loved ones on Christmas day. They wore their Christmas Jumper to school today with their donation for Save The Children UK and they understand the need to be charitable,to share love and kindness to others always especially during this festive season.

Last year's Christmas was very emotional for my daughter Kamdi. It was around the time she was having Catechism classes in preparation for First Holy Communion. They were asked to put a smile on a child's face by buying a present for a child in need, it made her feel really bad that those kids will not be enjoying all the treats, food and drinks just like she would be on Christmas Day but she was happy we could help in our own little way...a child we do not know would be smiling, we made our mark.

My Elf Life

I've managed to finish my "Elf Job" helping Santa deliver on time...phew! I struggled with the job though as i'm not good with wrapping presents but I did my best and had some useful hacks that helped me along the way. The shopping part of the job was not so easy, walking around the Malls, going from store to store comparing prices and options. Thanks to Argos UK and Marks and Spencer UK for making my shopping experience a bit easier, did some of it online and picked them up in store the next day, very helpful.

I hope you do something nice for someone this Christmas, not just your family, loved ones or colleagues at your work place. Be a light to a dark soul, make someone smile, make it a part of your life not just on Christmas Day. Cheers!

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  1. Unknown16 December 2017 at 07:35

    Very nice post. Lovely kids learning the act of giving from their mum. You are a shining star to them. I try and do what I can for the Charity CRISIS. They rally homeless people on Christmas day, have a party for them. They have a bath, news cloths, Christmas presents, they see a doctor etc. I encourage anyone that can to support them do this work as well.

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    1. Chineze119 December 2017 at 12:15

      Good job Chizo! Let me know if you need my help or donations I'll be glad to help. Thank you for your kind words.

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