I'm not so sure I like this time of year – the weather is getting cold and wet without the crispness of a real cold snap and the shops are full of Christmas items while I'm still trying to adjust to the fact it's not summer any more. To top it off this morning I received an e-mail from Caring Christmas Trees encouraging me to order my Christmas tree!
So, why should I buy a tree from them?
"ALL profits made from the tree sales go to support great local charities working with local people."
Every year for the last five or six we have ordered our tree from this organisation. In Edinburgh the money goes to The Bethany Trust which is a Christian organisation which helps the homeless. Regardless of any religious connections I can't help but feel that using the profits to provide a warm bed and food for a homeless person in the middle of the winter is a worthwhile thing to do (especially when so many tree sellers are out for the quick buck). The trees are fantastic quality so there is no compromise there at all. It's a win/win – I get a beautiful tree and make a contribution to charity at the same time.
Okay, tree ordered!
No doubt there are other organisations like this around the world and, let's face it, it's a great way to give a little something to those less fortunate.
P.S. I know I've not posted about projects for a while but something will be coming soon!
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