The festive season is upon us again with its ho-ho-ho’s. While it is definitely time to be jolly, it is also the time to reflect on what this time of the year means, or rather should mean. It is very easy for most to be able to give freely when there is something in it for us in return. But to give a toy that we know will be given to the parents to give to the child is so special. Letting someone else, the parent/ grandparents/ guardian in this case, "catch the shine"; see the excitement in the face and the sparkle in the eyes of the little recipient; IS the spirit of this season, no matter what your religion. To me the caring and sharing that those who have contributed, and have promised to still contribute, have shown me yet again what it is all about.

The festive season is upon us with its owe-owe-owes. Just a tongue-in-cheek reminder that January’s bills still need to be paid.