It's a time of giving, a time of receiving, and sometimes, a time we believe that dreams come true(such as Santa Claus might actually be some ruddy old man falling down into our HDB flats and housing estates to give us presents)
This Christmas, the Tree of Life was all of the above.
The tree of life allowed the public to show their love to the poor in all the World Vision supported countries.
It gave the chance for children in those countries to receive something that will go a long way, such as a warm blanket, or simple things like an apple tree, to keep their stomach full this Christmas.
And for some children, they found a sponsor this year, a dream that had finally come true. Something that will provide them the basic things that we all take for granted;food, clean water, health care and an education.
While I stood in Vivo City at the counter of Tree of Life, giving out Gift Catalogues where members of the public could donate some money to give a present to such children this Christmas, I finally remembered that Christmas isn't just about giving to our loved ones, but spreading the Christmas joy, was actually giving to a complete stranger, one that will treasure that gift for life.
Today, people from all walks of life donated, however small the sum may be. From families, to the elderly, young people, and even the housekeeping aunties, those that cleaned the floors of Vivo City.
They all requested for a gift catalogue, interested to help, to make a difference, no matter how small, or how much they could give.
This Christmas, I finally saw the joy of giving when generous hearts went to the Tree of Life, took down a child tag, and requested to sponsor a child.
This is Christmas.
That's why dreams come true during this season.
Tree of life booth in Vivo City
To sponsor a child or give a gift from the gift catalogue, The Tree of Life will be there until the 22nd of December at Vivo City.
Alternatively, do drop by the World Vision Singapore website, http://www.worldvision.org.sg/index.php to request for a profile of children that can be sponsored.
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