An Alternative to the Office Secret Santa

Are you tired of getting a scented candle from a co-worker that you barely know every year?

Trying something different this year. Instead of having a Secret Santa gift exchange amongst all your co-workers, call a local charity and sponsor a family in need. Have everyone in your office take the money they would have spent on specialty bath soaps, and Starbucks giftcards to exchange with co-workers and buy much needed items for a special family.

Several different charities provide lists to anyone who would like to sponsor a family. They will let you choose a family, and provide you with a wish list from that family. You will be surprised to see that how the wish lists often include very simple items that we take for granted such as mittens, gloves, coats, blankets, and books.

So won't you make a difference this holiday season? Re-think what it means to give and spread the joy, help out others in need.