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Proverb: It’s better to give than receive
Well, here we are.
By this time next week, it’ll be Christmas Day.
The presents will have been opened, the turkey devoured, and Dad will be asleep on the sofa while the kids play with their new-found treasures.
Christmas is a season of giving, and one of the most famous sayings during this time is it’s better to give than receive.
This proverb has been handed down to us from our ancestors and means the satisfaction of giving is more rewarding than receiving.
When we give, we are not only helping others, but we are also benefiting ourselves.
Giving can make us feel happier and more fulfilled.
It can also strengthen our relationships with others.
We can see this in action during Christmas as families and friends exchange gifts, spend time together and create memories that last a lifetime.
There is nothing better than seeing a child’s face light up on Christmas morning when they see and believe, at least for one more year, that Santa Claus is real, that he did eat the milk and cookies left on the coffee table, and Rudolph does eat sugar cubes after all.
However, it’s important to note that giving refers not only to material gifts.
We can also share our time, our attention, and our love.
Giving can take on many different forms, and each can be just as valuable as the next.
During Christmas, we often see acts of kindness and generosity.
From donating to charity to volunteering at a local shelter, there are many ways to give back to our communities and prove it is better to give than receive.
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