Instead of buying gifts for your spouse and family members this Christmas season, why don't we all donate to the charity of our choice, Red Cross, Salvation Army etc., so they can help our fellow Americans who were hurt by Hurricane Sandy.

We have all heard it is better to give than receive, and this is the time to put these words into action. As Tiny Tim said, "God bless us, every one."

Chris O'Brien

Bluffton