[amazon_image id=”0824956478″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas[/amazon_image]

I was made aware of this book last Christmas.  I didn’t buy the book then, but did implement it’s concept.

I fond a box and when we gave to others throughout the month of December, we wrote what we did on a strip of paper and placed it in the box.

On Christmas morning, before we opened up any other presents (or even our stockings), we opened “Jesus'” present.  I hope the kids remember it this year and are excited about it.

This year I did order the book.  The illustrations are beautiful and the story is great.  I cannot wait to read it to the kids.

The book comes with a box that you can put together and use.

Ideas

• giving money (or food) to a food pantry
• giving to Toys for Tots
• make Blessing bags to give out to people who are homeless and hand them out
• volunteer
• hold open the door for someone
• visit a nursing home
• Operation Christmas Child

I absolutely LOVE this new Christmas tradition!

What ideas would you like to add to our list?

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