Not a new iPhone – although that’s not a bad #2.

It’s granting someone special their special dream.

As a program director in radio, I always did a Christmas contest known as “Christmas Wish” because it put audience members on the air caught in the act of doing something for someone else.

It not only makes great radio, it makes great holiday spirit.

You see, the best gift anyone could ever receive is the gift of helping them achieve their dreams.

Even for kids.

And certainly for those close to us.

And it doesn’t mean you have to buy something for them – you may just have to help enable them to seek their dreams and overcome the negativity around us that gets in the way.

A spouse who wants to make a difference can be spurred on when you encourage them to take a course while you commit to remaining home with the children one night a week.

A teenager who dares to dream about a non-traditional future (dancer, singer, president of a company) doesn’t need money to make their day – they need your support, which of course, is free.  Being a cheerleader and coach costs nothing but time.

A friend who can’t get back to see their ailing parent for lack of funds, can achieve their dream when you (and others) contribute small amounts to make it possible.

Christmas has become such a consumer holiday that it often ends with little meaning and nothing transformational for us.  It is a religious holiday, but if it isn’t for you, the holiday season can be an excellent time to remember that in giving you receive – and giving doesn’t always mean spending money.

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