A few years back I heard something that has stuck with me, and I do this often around Christmas time. Instead of asking kids "What do you WANT for Christmas?" I ask them, "What are you GIVING for Christmas?" The look I get from some children is one of confusion at first, and then once it sinks in, they usually try to think about it and tell me what they would like to give someone. It is funny to see the responses at first, but I believe it helps them focus more on others and the spirit of Christmas than on themselves.

Gotta go, I am trying to fix my computer, it seems to be acting up! More to come...