Eight Simple Gifts 1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING... But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming no planning your response. Just listening. 2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION... Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends. 3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER... Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you." 4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE... It can be simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life. 5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT... A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day. 6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR... Every day, go out of your way to do something kind. 7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE... There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others. 8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION... The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You. The Gift of God's Love By Helen Steiner Rice All over the world at this season, Expectant hands reach to receive Gifts that are lavishly fashioned, The finest that man can conceive. For purchased and given at Christmas, Are luxuries we long to posses. Given as favors and tokens To try in some way to express That strange and undeniable feelings Which is part of this glad time of the year. When streets are crowded with shoppers And the air resounds with good cheer. But back of each tinsel-tied package , Exchanged at this gift giving season Unrecognized often by many, Lies a deeper, more meaningful reason. For, born in a manger at Christmas As a gift from the Father love, An infant whose name was called Jesus Brought mankind the gift of God?s love And the gifts we give have no purpose Unless God is a part of the giving, And Unless we make Christmas a pattern To be followed in everyday living. Jesus is the gift that keeps on giving... Tap the gift to go back to the Christmas Cottage. Contents & Graphics Copyright © Our Family 4 Him-Susan's Garden of Friendshop/2002-2012 and the graphic artist listed. Our work is not Public Domain, and should NOT be taken from this site. Thank you.