Everyday is Christmas

I went shopping Saturday to buy the gifts I needed. I was in the childrens section of a department store when I witnessed a touching moment between a young mother and her pre-school aged daughter.

I entered the aisle where they were standing, the little girl was tightly hugging a stuffed unicorn doll, it was about 1/2 as big as her, all fluffy and white.

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I overheard mom telling her daughter that she couldn't afford to buy the unicorn now, that she needed to buy gifts for others, that Santa already had a sack full of gifts for her anyway. She told her daughter she'd have to put the doll back on the shelf, and they would come back after christmas and buy it then if it was still there.

As she spoke I could see in the mother's eyes a sadness, a disappointment. I could hear it in her voice too. She wasn't scolding her daughter as so many parents do, she was doing an excellent job of lovin' on her little girl. I noticed there was no ring on mom's finger, she was a single parent, I assumed that means money is tight. I was a single parent too, I understand money being tight.

Then the little girl did something that touched my heart. She gave that unicorn one last big hug and placed it back on the shelf, then said "OK mommy". She sounded disappointed too, but the little trooper didn't make one protest or wimper. A big tear was welling up in my eye.

I spoke up and asked if unicorns were the daughters favorite, the mom replied yes, she really wished she could afford it, but its not in the budget. I told her my daughter liked unicorns too when she was that age, I complimented her for having such a well mannered little girl, and after a moment of chit chat we wished each other a merry christmas and went about our business.

After I saw them leave the aisle I went back and grabbed that unicorn and quickly headed for the cahsier's counter. Mom and daughter were still shopping in the children's section so I had time to pull this off. I waited my turn behind one other customer, and bought the unicorn. While at the check out I asked the cashier, a colleged aged lady, if I could borrow her Santa hat. She looked at me funny, until I explained what I was up to, and then she took it off her head and handed it to me. Off I went to find the lady and her daughter wearing the clerk's Santa hat.

I walked up behind the lady and tapped her on the shoulder, she turned around and said "oh hi", I explained I bought the unicorn for her daughter and asked if it would be OK if I gave it to her. She said sure, in a tone of amazement. She called her daughters name to get her attention, told her "this man has a gift for you". I knelt down with the unicorn held in my out stretched arms, the little girl grabbed it quicker than you can blink an eye and gave it another big hug, just as she had done when she put it back on the shelf. She also had the manners to say thank you.

I told her I was one of Santa's helpers and Santa told me to give her this gift early. I explained to the little girl this was her reward for being so well behaved, minding her mother, having manners and not acting spoiled.

I stood up to find mom crying. I gave her a hug, she dried her eyes, and we chatted for another moment. When there was nothing more to say, I was about to say good bye when mom grabbed my face and planted a big kiss on my cheek, and then told me again, "thank you so much".

So you see, my Christmas came early this year, that kiss was my christmas present. Everyday is Chistmas.

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

What a great way to start the day! That's how it works, isn't it? :)

Your story made me tear up George! I wish there were more people like you in this world!!!!

What wonderful gifts you gave her this Christmas, George. You gave her the unicorn, you gave her a lesson in the rewards you can receive when you are well-behaved, and you taught her that the spirit of Christmas exists in every man. What a wonderful person you are!

Wow great George!

You know, sometimes it's just about hope...

What wonderful gifts you gave her this Christmas, George. You gave her the unicorn, you gave her a lesson in the rewards you can receive when you are well-behaved, and you taught her that the spirit of Christmas exists in every man. What a wonderful person you are!

I agree 100% That little girl will never forget Santa's helper who granted her a real wish. She will never forget the other lessons either.

George, you are amazing:yourock::thumbsup_still:

Thank you for sharing that, George. You brought tears to my eyes. That's really what Christmas should be....

((((George))))

Aww George, God bless you, what a beautiful story. You made me cry! :o

All I can say is wow. And you're single?? I'm beginning to doubt the sanity of my half of the human race. ;)

All I can say is wow. And you're single?? I'm beginning to doubt the sanity of my half of the human race. ;)

Puzzling right:confused: If I were single George would have a stalker:tongue2::bgrin2:

Geez George, you get me blubbering sometimes!

It's so nice to hear something like this, you are a wonderful person.

And good on the mum for raising such a wonderful daughter.

My mum was a single mum and not once did I feel I had a deprived childhood.

I love my mum to bits, she is such a strong woman.

We actually never buy each other gifts for Xmas or birthdays as we both don't have a lot of money, we usually end up making something for each other.

Mum made a little memory box for my birthday just gone, had all these little stories that she remembered from when I was growing up. I was either crying from laughter or crying at just how beautiful she is for making such a wonderful gift.

One of the stories that she put in the box was one that she always gets emotional about.

When I was about 8, I went to a slumber party at a girls place who's family were quite wealthy. It wasn't until many years later that mum told me that she had always been concerned that I would come back feeling like we didn't have much.

I don't recall, but apparently when she came to pick me up after the party, on our way home I said to her that I was glad we didn't have money. She asked me why and I said I didn't want to be like them, they were nasty and don't treat people nicely.

Mum said her heart just about burst from love....sniff. I love my mum!

Now youmade me cry on Christmas eve!!!
You are a wonderful man!
Thanks for sharing, George!!!

George you are such a sweet sweet man !

Merry Christmas !

...I'm beginning to doubt the sanity of my half of the human race...

Don't be too hard on the female gender. I don't normally broadcast stories about the things I do for others, in fact I always ask the people I help to keep it secret. I go quietly about my business, behind the scenes. I don't do these things for the bragging rights, to make myself look good. I do them simply because they need to be done. My motivation is compassion, not vanity.

If I choose to occasionally tell a story like this, its because I would like to plant seeds, to set an example, to inspire others to practice kindness themselves.

thank you for all your praise, I love you guys

..... I don't do these things for the bragging rights, to make myself look good. I do them simply because they need to be done. My motivation is compassion, not vanity....

I think that proves my point right there. Merry Christmas everyone!