Here are people around us—ordinary heroes—who show us what Christmas is all about. They have lit up many lives. May be, they can light up ours, too.
New Clothes or Charity?
Elsa—name changed—came for the wedding wearing an ordinary sari. Nothing fancy or new. Her relatives commented on this, since most were dressed in expensive clothes. They did not know the reason behind Elsa’s simple way of dressing.
She had made a choice—to give to charity the money she would have spent on a new dress. In fact, last month, she sent Rs 10,000 to a religious order, which was then able to pay that as monthly salary to a teacher.
What makes you happier—an expensive new dress or helping a needy person? What do you tend to do?
“Capuchin Mess”
Have you seen the YouTube video on Capuchin Mess, Kochi? If not, please have a look. The video is made by The Hindu newspaper. As you enter this small eatery, the first thing that strikes you is an old red Post Box.
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