The Holidays, Santa Claus, and The Code

What does the “holiday spirit” mean to you?  For some it means family, for others a spirit of giving, for others a time of faith, for others still other things.  For many people it is also a sad time, for it brings back past happy memories that are now gone; for those out of work or suffering financially it surely brings increased anxiety.  What does the Code have to say about these days?  The Code does not address these things directly, but it does call on us to be a positive influence on those around us, and to care about our community and world.  We see Santa Claus everywhere!  The main job that these “Santas”  have is to listen – to listen to what the children are saying to them, and to encourage them to be good little boys and girls.  We do not know what emotions are going on inside all those around us, but a good model for all of us might be that of Santa: listening with caring ears, encouraging those around us, and making a difference in the ways we can.  How can you and your team be a Santa?