Goodwill to all men

In the run up to Christmas I've noticed a couple of things about people, often it's people who have very little who are the nicest, and often decent people believe that they can do nothing good and make no difference.

I've noticed these traits when I've seen homeless people,
These people have very little and will ask if you have any spare change, should you pass them.
Most people are aware of this and look the other way as they pass, in an attempt not to catch his eye, thus not acknowledging the question.

It's certainly normal behaviour, we've probably all done it at some point or another, Yet i think it's a pity - especially at Christmas.

Christmas is about reconciliation, about goodwill to all men - a christian festival that celebrates the birth of a saviour who was meek, caring, the very essence of human nature. Even if you think Christianity is a load of bunk, you'll probably still think this way about the nativity story or about christmas as being more than presents and booze.

So I ask you the question: what has become of your human nature? Will you ignore the problem and slip into your comfortable, sleepy christmas and focus on you family? There's nothing wrong with that, but will you broaden you family instead? will you consider the less fortunate as your brothers and sisters, and give them a little goodwill this christmas? It doesn't have to be money, it doesn't have to be food, or a warm blanket, or even a cup of tea.
A 'Merry Christmas' will do, give a little of your time and you'll be suprised how much you get back.

Whatever you do this Christmas, have a good one.