The Symbol of Santa

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“Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!” It’s a sentiment that sparks excitement in children from one to one hundred and one. Santa is usually a symbol of hope and happiness. However, there are many families in America and all over the world that feel pain and sadness when they think about the Christmas holiday. Many families do not have the extra money to buy gifts for Christmas morning, many families are not able to provide food over the holiday, and worst of all many families do not even have shelter from the outside elements that come with the holiday season. Santa Claus is supposed to be a symbol of happiness, but, sadly enough, he can also be a symbol of gloom. One of the most common problems around the season of Christmas is that parents cannot afford to play the role of Santa for their little ones. Every child should be able to wake up on Christmas morning with at least one present under the tree. A belief in Santa Claus requires a present for each little girl and boy. The only reason for not receiving a gift is if the child is naughty, but these children didn’t do anything wrong. They should not be forgotten by Santa, simply because they are not wealthy. There are many options for helping with this problem. At many franchise locations there are boxes for toy donations. You can buy a toy and simply drop it into the box as you walk to your car. The process could not be simpler and it will make a child’s Christmas a happy one. You can also donate money to organizations such as Shop with a Cop. This is an organization where a child who would normally not receive any presents gets to go shopping with a police officer and pick out something for a Christmas present. Operation Christmas is another way to help a child receive a much-needed gift for Christmas. Operation Christmas delivers shoeboxes full of things such as toys, hygiene items, and other things to make a child’s

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