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From: "Scott Farrell" <scott at ChivalryToday.com>
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Subject: [ChivalryToday] Chivalry in the Holiday Spirit


> Chivalry in the Holiday Spirit
> By Scott Farrell
> (c)2002 Shining Armor Enterprises
> www.ChivalryToday.com
>
> Here is a unique way of demonstrating your chivalry this holiday season:
> Disappoint someone you love.
>
> During the holidays, everyone is focused on thoughts and actions of
> generosity. We all make an effort to share the bounty and good fortunes
> which have come our way throughout the year - bringing treats into the
> office, giving holiday bonuses to people who work for us, and helping
> charitable causes with worthy donations. And, of course, we always try
> to give nice gifts to friends and family members to show them how much
> we care.
>
> Generosity is one of the Seven Knightly Virtues of the Code of Chivalry,
> and demonstrating a sense of generosity at this time of year is very
> appropriate. But (as has been often observed) a gift with a big price
> tag isn't always synonymous with generousness. Under the Code of
> Chivalry, financial largesse is only a small part of the virtue of
> generosity, which also includes sharing things like time, attention and
> experience.
>
> This year, as you're searching through aisles of toys or electronic
> gadgets or kitchen appliances for that perfect present to put under the
> tree, don't overlook things that require more than just monetary
generosity:
>
> * Pledge to devote one night each week to your son or daughter
> participating in an activity that does not require spending money -
> playing catch, reading aloud, having a picnic dinner in the park, or
> learning a board game.
>
> * Volunteer an entire weekend to assist a neighbor who could use your
> help in completing a home-improvement project.
>
> * Spend an evening at your parents' house helping them organize old
> photographs and putting them into a scrapbook.
>
> * Ask parent-friends if they would allow you to sit with their children
> for an evening so they can go to a nice dinner, watch a movie or attend
> a concert.
>
> * Or, choose a skill or talent that you have (sports, cooking, music,
> crafts, computers ... ) and offer to share it with someone who has
> expressed an interest.
>
> Too often we think of charity and generosity as things which can only be
> given to those who are in great need. We should certainly never neglect
> the chivalrous obligation to help the poor and unfortunate, but the Code
> of Chivalry also dictates that generosity can and should be shown to
> those who are close at hand, every day of our lives.
>
> This season, don't let your wallet do the talking for your heart.
> "Disappoint" someone you love by not buying that lavish, expensive gift
> they're hoping for; instead, offer them the bounty of your time, energy,
> knowledge or companionship, and let them share in the chivalry of the
> holiday season.
>
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