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We all know that Christmas is a time for giving. God gave us his son to save us, the three wise men gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the nativity scene. Santa Claus does his famous mad dash on Christmas Eve giving out gifts and we all enjoy giving and receiving gifts from our friends and families.

The act of giving and receiving is important and makes us feel happy. It brings joy to the people who we care most about. This is a very special thing and it makes us feel special.

Of course there are many children around the world who are less fortunate. They might be very poor, or sick in hospitals, or in orphanages, refugee camps, and homeless shelters and in impoverished neighbourhoods in poor countries. The children will not feel that special tingle of excitement from receiving a special Christmas gift that was bought just for them.

With the help from families, schools, churches, business, youth groups, clubs and you, operation Christmas child can bring not only Christmas, but love, hope, warmth to children who find themselves in desperate situations this Christmas time.

All you need to do is...

Cover a shoebox in some Christmas wrapping paper and fill it with gifts. Toys, a toothbrush, soap, a hat and scarf, a teddy, a small ball, colouring books and crayons, jigsaw puzzles, cars, planes, sweeties and other things that all children like. You will also need to donate 2 towards delivering the gift stuffed shoebox to a child. Details of gifts to send, and how and where to send your filled shoebox can be found at the link at the bottom of the page.

Maybe you could get your school involved in filling shoeboxes, or the club that you attend. Get your Grandma knitting mittens, get your Dad's work involved, and get your Mum wrapping up shoeboxes.

Your generosity could make a child feel that same warm tingle of excitement that you feel when youre ripping into your Christmas presents on Christmas morning.

Do something special for someone you don't know this Christmas. Keep the magic of giving alive and fill a shoebox, and make a difference to someone else's Christmas.

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A custom pet portrait will hold a special place in the heart of the person who receives it. It is a loving gift that will create memories to last a lifetime. Whether it is of a current pet or of one who has passed away, a custom pet portrait can be given as a unique gift to commemorate any occasion.

Unique Gift Ideas

Commissioning a custom pet portrait is a great birthday gift idea and would make a unique Christmas gift. Something with the special meaning that is enclosed in a pet portrait would even work for smaller occasions such as a housewarming gift. If someone you care about have a much-loved pet in their lives, it may be worth the effort and expense to have an oil painting made from a photo of that pet.

Painting from a Photo

Almost any pet photo is able to be translated into an oil painting. A simple snapshot may be good enough, but be sure that it is clear and does not have a lot of background distractions. Another idea would be to have a professional photo taken and use that for the oil painting portrait.

While many artists are capable of rendering an oil painting from a photo, its important to choose an artist who is well-verse in painting pets. An oil painting on canvas is able to be produced by many artists; however, there are many artists who specialize specifically in custom pet portraits. A professional painter whose specialty is painting pets will be able to capture the true likeness, expressions and personality of a much-loved pet. This is important as a custom pet portrait will be cherished for many years by the person who receives it.

Add Spice to your Gift

As part of a great Christmas gift idea, an artist may be able to manipulate the background and include seasonal elements such as a tree or themed decorations or even add specialty items to the pet itself, such as a small hat. Before choosing a particular artist to render an oil painting from a photo of a pet, take a look at their portfolio of work to see what else they have done and how you feel it has turned out.

A canvas oil painting is a classy way to present a timeless gift that the received will always remember. Whether it is used as a birthday gift idea or for another occasion, the effort and expense will be worth being able to give a gift that will be cherished and loved by someone you care for. It will speak volumes about not only your feelings for them, but also show that you understand their love for their pet.

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This is the season for children, and if you have no children, you could always distribute gifts to the children in some orphanage or house for poor kids. Just looking at the happy looks in their faces will make your Christmas all the more special, and better for you.

The main thing you have to do to choose the right Christmas gift for your kids would be by considering their age, likes and gender. Children of different ages have different likings as gifts. Today, most children love computer games and technology related gifts. Then you could also consider buying board games or sports bats and mittens. Some children love reading and doing craft, so gifts related to them are not a bad idea.

Sometimes, if you are choosing gifts for some other children, you may not be aware of their likes and dislikes. In such cases, chocolates, games and teddy bears are not a bad alternative as gifts for them. You could also consider creating beautiful craft ideas for children. For example, you could create personalized puzzle books, doll houses or a family platter to gift them. This will not only make them happy, but also give them craft ideas that they can implement in their schools.

There are some children who love making and creating things. You could boost them in this direction by gifting them some make it yourself gifts or something constructive. Some ideas for creative gifts are craft books that have interesting activities like instructions to create a beaded string, cookies, doll blanket, cake and stuffed toys. Personalized letters from Santa are winners as a choice for a gift for children. Children love receiving letters from Santa, and you could incorporate some interesting holiday activities in it, with some crafts and Christmas stickers.

If it is a toddler you are thinking of getting a gift for, then the ideal gift would be stuffed toys. Maybe a set of distinct wild animals would be more than beautiful for them! They will not only receive a beautiful gift, but they will also learn in determining the animals with it. Children who love animals will love pet puppies as a Christmas gift. However, you should be sure that the child can handle the puppy, and be able to give it the care it needs.

Then there are the Christmas gift baskets that you could gift children. Christmas gift baskets usually come with reindeer and snowmen accompanying a wide range of holiday goodies like cakes, candies and chocolates.

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Christmas can bring back a lot of wonderful memories. The holiday season is a very sentimental time that is often associated with the fine details in holiday dcor. Many people capture wonderful memories of their childhood by incorporating rustic elements in their Christmas decorating ideas.

It can be challenging to find the right details to create a cozy feeling in your home during the holiday season. You need a bit of creativity and imagination when you come up with Christmas decorating ideas. Ordinary objects can be used to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a log cabin or a country farmhouse.

This theme can be accomplished by using simple elements that bring the woods indoors. You can use pine cones and berries to adorn areas of the home. Fine details like birdhouses and wild animal ornaments can really bring the woods into your home.

My personal favorite is country inspired Christmas dcor. There are many elements that can bring a traditional feel to your home. These Christmas decoration ideas can also incorporate Victorian items as well, giving the country decorations a classic mood. Small baskets, lace doilies, and glowing candles can help create a wonderful country Christmas.

You can also find ideas from quilters since they are very creative persons. Quilters can create items that are appropriate for the holiday season that can be displayed with pride. Christmas decorating ideas that use quilting supplies include ornaments made out of quilt blocks or Styrofoam balls covered with recycled materials.

You can discover your own ways of bringing rustic charm into your living space during Christmas. Food is one of the Christmas decorating ideas that are often overlooked. You can find old fashioned recipes to make snacks and beverages that can be part of your holiday dcor as well. Gingerbread men and Eggnog served in decorative glasses are just two Christmas decorating ideas that incorporate food into your overall dcor. Making use of simple details can help you create a traditional Christmas atmosphere in your home.

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