Giving – And telling about it

-The Wealth of the Wicked

There are just hours before Christmas 2012-2013 formally ends.

The Christians would have us believe, even accept, that the Christ child was/is the greatest ever gift given to humankind, whatever your own religious persuasion.

Thus, I suppose, the seasonal tradition of gifts giving is destined to be a pivotal element of the now all-pervasive festival.

From individuals to families to workplaces and national institutions, gifts are exchanged from the heart from the soul and with love. Charity then becomes a characteristic. Charity is, of course, “goodwill toward