Secret SantasHow-To Get Started

Being One !

Anonymous Gift Giving donors, helping people everywhere are growing in numbers. You can become an Angel to those in need too.

Secret Santas - Who are They?

Sometimes known as Christmas Angels, are people who spread joy , individuals as well as families lives by doing a number of "giving back" deeds, anonymously. Whether it's giving gifts, paying a strangers bill, giving money, giving food to others in need, or simply-just because.

Kmart, Walmart and other stores, have garnered lots of attention, with anonymous cash gifters paying for shoppers items, and layaway bills.

Secret Santas are known around the world, under different names, and variations, but is generally a Western Christmas tradition (wikipedia).

From a businessmen/women, elderly couple , to the guy/girl next door-- being an anonymous donor, I believe is good Karma and a personal feel-gooder.

Some Secret Santas want to share their good fortune with the less fortunate, and to them--that's all the Thanks they need.

It doesn't take much to help someone else. What maybe small to you could mean a whole lot to a person in need.

Some secret donors, don't have much themselves, but are kindhearted and simply want to brighten someone else's day, by sharing, and giving.

Remember, the things you give don't have to be brand new, used goods mean a lot to anyone in need too.

Bringing a family a car load full of used clothing from Goodwill or similar stores, is also a great idea.

This may require that you are familiar with the family so you know what their specific needs are.

Paying someones layaway bill is a sure way to remain anonymous, as stores will not give out personal information.

Donations to a groups, individuals, charity is done all year round, and the Holidays is a great time to get involved with helping strangers. Start planning now.

Here are some ideas you might want to consider:

* Create a budget of how much you can afford to buy to give * Create a list of the stores where you want to help shoppers * Create a list of the families that you want to help

It is probably wise not to accept information from a jubilant receiving shopper, who may want to call or mail a Thank You.

After all you want to be anonymous--because this is what adds to the spirit of giving.

Some "Christmas Santas" may find it more gratifying to help pay a shoppers bill right in the store, at the cashier counter and with this method you can see the happiness you have just bestowed upon an individual or family.

Gift Ideas for Giving Anonymously

Now that you are well on your way to becoming an all-year-round Secret Santa, you might want to gather up, in your thoughts on what to give.

Even though your giving is done in the store, it's still anonymous because no one will know who you are.

Gift Cards make a great “anon” gift!

GIFT CARDS: Everybody likes gift cards, as they are convenient, and the receiver can get pretty much anything they want within the dollar amount.

Gift cards come in pretty designs, some in boxes, and cute envelopes which make the presentation even more "gifty".

Buy a dozen and off to the store you go, handing out gift cards. You "Santa" You !

The End.

Make sure to inform a store manager or such, beforehand as you do not want unpleasant surprises; though there should not be any, it's best to get some kind of acknowledgement that you will be doing this wonderful service.

LAYAWAY This doesn't take much, as it has had plenty of news coverage. Remember to keep within your budget, by choosing to pay some, not all of a person's balance.

.99 CENTS - An inexpensive way to help others, even though product items are only .99, the pennies add up and help will be appreciated. Surprise a shopper at the cashier!

MORTGAGE/RENTS - Get more generous by paying someone's mortgage or rent for a month, you can contact the realtor/landlord and let them know of your plans.

It's not as complicated as it may sound, media and public embracing of "Secret Gift Givers" have made this a popular activity so many already know of it and are more open in allowing "strangers" to help other "strangers".

With the above list, you can expound and come up with lots of other ways, to add some cheer, joy and thankfulness through the years to come.

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