Spirit of the Season Challenge

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Celebrate the Spirit of the Season in December

The Spirit of the Season Challenge is all about sharing that special holiday spirit that comes around once a year. This Holiday challenge gives lensmasters a chance to share what the holiday spirit means to them, share what they plan to do to spread the holiday spirit and make a lens to benefit one of the Children's Charities on Squidoo.

Even before having children, for me Christmas was always about children. There is something very special about seeing the holidays through the eyes of an excited and enchanted child.

It seemed fitting that the final challenge of the 2008, The Spirit of the Season, would be a one to raise money for children and children's charities, to ensure that children have a happy holiday.

Image Source: Lynne Lancaster. Winter Tree. Royalty Free Use.

And the Winners are...

The Spirit of the Season Challenge Winners 

We had a lot of great lenses and the votes have been tallied.

Please join me in congratulating all of the winners.
  1. Grand Prize Winner - Frankster with Build A Bear Benefiting Dog Tags for Charity
  2. First Place Winner - KAB with SquidKiva - A Kiva Community for Squidoo Lensmasters Benefiting Children's Defense Fund
  3. Second Place Winner - hlkljgk a.k.a Heather with One Laptop Per Child Benefiting Room to Read
  4. Third Place Winner - A Five Way Tie

      * PastorKay with For Me, Christmas Is Light Benefiting Children's Defense Fund
      * Comfortdoc with Anatomy Jane Benefiting Donors Choose
      * Monarch13 with The Many Symbols of Love Benefiting Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
      * Judy Dunn with Why I make Origami Cranes Benefiting My Two Front Teeth
      * Comfortdoc with A Healing Blessing Benefiting Save the Children

Visit the Winners Lenses 

Take a look at these great lenses from the winning lens masters.
Grand Prize Winner - Build A Bear
If you love bears like I do, you'll love these wonderful Make a Bear kits. For most, there is NO SEWING necessary. They are fast and easy to make. That makes them perfect for anyone between the ages of 3 and 103!I'll keep you up to date with the latest make-a-bear kits and other information on how t
First Place Winner - SquidKiva - A Kiva Community for Squidoo Lensmasters
SquidKiva is a Kiva Community of members from the Squidoo community. Kiva facilitates micro-loans to individuals worldwide that would otherwise not be afforded the opportunity to open or expand their small business.All squidoo lensmasters are welcome to join the group and collectively we can help ot
Second Place Winner - One Laptop Per Child
Why give a laptop to a child in the emerging world? If you replace the word 'laptop' with 'education' the answer becomes clear. You don't wait to educate until all other challenges are resolved. You educate at the same time because it's such an important part of all the other solutions.The XO laptop
Third Place Winner - For Me, Christmas Is Light
I have always connected Christmas with light. Light is warm and welcoming, and that is how I like to think of Christmas. Light is repeated throughout the season: Christmas tree lights, Christmas stars, Christmas candles, Candlelight ceremonies.... I suppose it is perfectly fitting since Christmas is
Third Place Winner - Anatomy Jane
After watching the Grey's Anatomy episode, 'Life During Wartime' with my daughter's they wanted to get their own Anatomy Jane Dolls. I tried to answer the question 'Does Anatomy Jane Exist?'I went searching on the Internet to see what I could find about Anatomy Jane.
Third Place Winner - The Many Symbols of Love...
There are many symbols that are attached with the expression of love. Here is a glimpse of just a few symbols that have been used around the world and across the ages.Rather than define love, love symbols are used to convey your feelings in the best possible way.How to use love symbols:If you desire
Third Place Winner - Why I make Origami Cranes
I watched a boy in my class fold a piece of paper into a crane. He was intensely focused on the task, and it was not clear what he was doing, until he was done. He held up the crane he had fold, and then made the wings flap has he moved the tail back and forth. Wow! How did he do that? And could I l
Third Place Winner - A Healing Blessing
A Healing Blessing was written when my youngest daughter was hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We were very lucky that her NICU hospitalization was a relatively short one and we had a very positive outcome.The Blessing was printed and placed over her bed where it remained until she w

Reaching Out and Sharing the Christmas Spirit 

It is the personal thoughtfulness,
the warm human awareness,
the reaching out of the self to one's fellow man
that makes giving worthy of the Christmas spirit.

Isabel Currier

Opening a Holiday Present 

There is something very special about seeing the holidays through the eyes of an excited and enchanted child.

Image Source: Richard Sweet. Christmas Pressy. Royalty Free Use.

More about the Spirit of the Season Incentives 

Check out what the winning lensmaster will be receiving.
featured lens Spirit of the Season Challenge Incentives

With any Squidoo charity challenge the greatest incentive is knowing that you have make a lens to benefit a charity. The Spirit of the Season Challenge Incentives are being generously donated by giving lensmasters to sweeten the pot and make partici...

Incentives for the Spirit of the Season Challenge 

Of course the greatest incentive for any Squidoo challenge is knowing that you have make a lens to benefit a charity, but we are exploring ways to sweeten the pot.

We are looking for lensmasters who might be willing to donated items as incentives for the Spirit of the Season Challenge.

Chef Keem and I will be donating items to create gift packages for the winners.

Chef Keem will be donating some of his amazing Agasweet. I will be donating Reusable Gift Bags and limited edition Squidoo Sticker from the Sticker Giant.

Keep watching for more information on the incentives as we find more generous Squid donors.

The Spirit of the Season Hosted by Comfortdoc and Chef Keem 

This month-long Spirit of the Season Challenge is another charity lensraiser contest hosted by your Generous Giant Squid, Comfortdoc with help from Der Tintenfisch Engel (German for Squid Angel), Chef Keem.

Help us spread the spirit of the season, share what you plan to do to spread the holiday spirit (whichever holiday you might be celebrating) and make a lens to benefit one of the Children's Charities.

10% can change the world!

Microdonations Add Up 

How can you help? Simple. Build a lens.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village to change the world and yes, you can make a difference with one lens.

Imagine if 10,000 people created a lens that raised $1 per month for charity. That would equal $120,000 per year. Now imagine if 50,000 people created a lens, that would be $600,000 per year towards charity and that's a lot of money!

So Create a lens. Make a difference.

Source: Bonnie (bdkz). It Takes A Village. We Are Changing The World...One Lens at at time.

Support the Spirit of the Season Charities 

The Squidoo Charities selected for the Spirit of the Season Challenge were those that benefit Children and Children's Charities.
    * Children's Defense Fund
    * Dog Tags for Kids
    * Donors Choose
    * Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
    * My Two Front Teeth
    * Room to Read
    * Save the Children
Image Source: Richard Sweet. Pressie. Royalty Free Use.

Join in the Spirit of the Season Challenge 

1. Share what the Spirit of the Season Means to You.
2. Make a lens for a Children's Charity.
3. Add Your Lens to the Spirit of the Season Plexo for the Charity.
4. Vote for your favorite lens(es).
5. Spread the word about the Spirit of the Season Challenge.
6. Encourage others to participate and donate if you can.

How to Participate in the Spirit of the Season Challenge 

  1. Share Your Thoughts on the Spirit of the Season
    Post in the Predictions Module, what the Spirit of the Season means to you.
  2. Share What You Plan to Do in the Spirit of the Season
    Post on this page or in the forums, what one (or two) thing you plan to do that helps to spread the spirit of the season.
  3. Make a Lens
    Create a lens to Benefit one of the Squidoo Non-Profit Charities for Children and Children Charities.
  4. Spread the word about the Spirit of the Season Challenge.
    Blog, email, tell other lensmasters, post in the forum and help spread the word about the Challenge.
  5. If Possible Donate
    Not only can you make a lens (or two) for the Spirit of the Season Charities, you can also make a direct donation from this lens.

The Spirit of the Season Challenge Charities 

The Squidoo Nonprofit charities chosen to be beneficiaries for the Spirit of the Season are those that focus on children and children's needs.

The charities are listed in alphabetical order with links to their websites.
Children's Defense Fund: Children's Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation.
Dog Tags for Kids - From a Parent Overseas to a Child at Home
Dog Tags for Kids is a grassroots effort to show our support for the troops and their families. This nonprofit organization was founded to send Free Dog Tags to our troops in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan so they can send them to their kids back home with love from the deployed parent.
DonorsChoose.org: Teachers Ask. You Choose. Students Learn.
DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.
MyTwoFrontTeeth.org
MyTwoFrontTeeth.org is a nonprofit provider of online services which bring personalization, efficiency and simplicity to the charitable gift-giving efforts of community organizations throughout the country. My Two Front Teeth's online wish tree lets you give toys, presents, and wishes to disadvantaged kids and needy children for Christmas and helps brighten their holidays.
Room to Read
Room to Read seeks to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education empowers people to improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities, countries and future generations. Through the opportunities that only education can provide, they strive to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time.
Save the Children: Helping Children in Poverty and Children in Need
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.

Christmas through the Eyes of a Child 

In the eyes of children
we find the joy of Christmas.
In their hearts we find its meaning.

Leland Thomas

How to Make a Lens for the Spirit of the Season Challenge 

  1. Pick your favorite charity.
    * Children's Defense Fund
    * Dog Tags for Kids
    * Donors Choose
    * Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
    * My Two Front Teeth
    * Room to Read
    * Save the Children
  2. Make a Lens.
    Pick a topic that you are interested in.
    Make sure that your lens benefits one of charity above for at least 10%.
  3. Enter the lens in the Spirit of the Season Challenge.
    *Add your lens to the plexo for your charity below.
  4. Vote for Your Lens the Spirit of the Season Challenge.
    Be sure to vote for your lens.
    Encourage other people to vote.
    The top lenses created for the Spirit of the Season challenge with the highest overall number of votes will receive some Spirit of the season gift packs.
  5. Convert an existing lens.
    You can also enter the Spirit of the Season Challenge by converting an existing lens to benefit one of the charities for at least 10%.
    Older lenses that are converted are encouraged to also join the Spirit of the Season.
    Note: Only new lenses will be eligible for the Spirit of the Season incentives.

Looking for Squid Gifts and Incentive Donations 

Are You Able to Donate?

If you have a product for sale on Squidoo or a Squidoo service that you would be willing to donate, get in touch with Comfortdoc or Chef Keem.

If you have a lens for your product or service we'll add it to the Donations Plexos below to acknowledge your generosity.

Here is the Squid Hat that Linda (a.k.a. Grandma Deal) has donated for the Incentives. It is like her Hats for the Homeless.

Share Something Sweet 

Purchases of Ferrero Rocher chocolates support Share Our Strength.

You can also send an ecard for free that sends season's greetings and spreads the word about the fight against childhood hunger in the United States.
featured lens Share Something Sweet

True chocoholics rarely need an excuse to buy delicious chocolates. This holiday season the Ferrero Company, producers of the delectable Ferrero Rocher chocolates has made buying chocolates a bit sweeter. Your purchase of Ferrero chocolates benefit...

The Grand Prize - A Question and Answer with Seth and Megan 

Chef Keem has come up with a great incentive for the Spirit of the Season winner...your own Q & A with Seth and Megan.
featured lens Q & A With Seth & Megan - The Grand Prize!

Imagine - asking Seth Godin and Megan Casey directly and personally what you always wanted to know about Squidoo, marketing, life, charity, your brother-in-law's strange eating habits, whatever! (You might not want to waste this fabulous opportunity...

The Holiday Season - Beautiful in Blue 

Image Source: Claudia Balasoiu. Christmas 1. Royalty Free Use.

Share Your Thoughts on the Spirit of the Season 

What epitomizes the Spirit of the Season for you?

My prediction:

Comfortdoc, at 1am on November 27, 2008 predicts:

Reader predictions:

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Lotusland, at 1pm on December 31, 2008 predicts:

My hope is that with businesses looking to cut expenses, that they will look to flexible schedules like a 30 vs 40 hour work week, summers off which will allow primary wage earners to keep their jobs but spend more time with their family.

lollyj, at 9am on December 29, 2008 predicts:

What a wonderful idea!! Great lens as always.
Love, family, hope, kindness, and forgiveness are spirits of the season I try to cultivate all year long. Focusing on the positive makes me happier and healthier. And the holidays are simpler and less stressful if we hold gentle thoughts.

Frankster, at 3pm on December 25, 2008 predicts:

People are starting to look at what really matters most in their lives and realizing how 1 person can make a difference. I predict in 2009, more people will get involved in world causes for animals, children, poverty, hunger, the environment. Here's to people-power in 2009!

LaurieBeth, at 7pm on December 19, 2008 predicts:

I echo everything already said, particularly Mickie's statement. There is a silver lining to be had, and I do feel guilty saying so because I am very privileged compared to the many who don't know where their next meal is coming from...but when we slow down the shopping frenzy as most of us have had to this year and focus on what we already have, we'll find ourselves more willing and able to share it with others.

Comfortdoc, at 9am on December 17, 2008 predicts:

Mikie - What a wonderful prediction. We are focusing on doing activities that will make holiday memories this year.

Mickie_G, at 9am on December 17, 2008 predicts:

I predict that because money is "tight" this year, people will start feeling the reason for the season. Less time and energy will be spent on shopping and more time will be spent remembering the good holidays past. Mr. Scrooge will awake a new man.

VJYoung, at 4pm on December 13, 2008 predicts:

When you help the environment you are helping everyone, everything all year long.

monarch13, at 1am on December 10, 2008 predicts:

“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”

~Calvin Coolidge

calicoskies, at 10pm on December 9, 2008 predicts:

Being grateful for everything that I have and remembering those less fortunate.

PastorKay, at 7pm on December 6, 2008 predicts:

For me, Christmas is LIGHT.

Mark-Nehs, at 8pm on December 3, 2008 predicts:

I think the spirit of the season is best expressed by the individuals that give of themselves freely in little and big things with no worries about recognition.

naturegirl7, at 7pm on December 3, 2008 predicts:

The holiday season is a magical time filled with wonderful stories, both real and make believe. Even the weather has a bit of magic with the lace-like snowflakes and snow covered scenes. It's also a time when many varieties of wintering birds visit our part of the country. Our family always comes from near and far to get together to reminisce and celebrate the joy of Christmas.

 
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Join in the Spirit of the Season Challenge

Add Your Lens for The Spirit of the Season Challenge 

After you have made your lens for one of the Spirit of the Season Charities, be sure to submit it to the appropriate lens plexo for that charity.

Celebrating the Holidays in Finland 

A nod to my heritage...Many believe Santa Claus lives in Lapland.

Image Source: Lynne Lancaster. Finlandia. Royalty Free Use.

Be the Change in the Amazon Spotlight 

Quotable Color Canvas - Be the Change

Quotable Color Canvas - Be the Change

Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

Gandhi's inspiring quote "Be the change you wish to see in the world..." is printed on premium canvas then stretched and wrapped on an extra thick wood frame.

Perfect for hanging.

Size 10 x 10 x 1.5 inches.

More Be the Change Stuff on Amazon 

Quotable Be The Change Mug

Quotable Be The Change Mug

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Be The Change Necklace (length: 16

Be The Change Necklace (length: 16")

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Be The Change You Wish To See In The World -Gandhi , 4x2

Be The Change You Wish To See In The World -Gandhi , 4x2

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Be The change - Gandhi Color Magnet

Be The change - Gandhi Color Magnet

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Children's Defense Fund

Children's Defense Fund Lens 

featured lens Children's Defense Fund

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. Their mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair St...

Donate to the Children's Defense Fund 

The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to Children's Defense Fund from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Christmas Spirit Print in the Amazon Spotlight 

Christmas Spirit Holidays Photographic Poster Print by J Moran, 10x8

Christmas Spirit Holidays Photographic Poster Print by J Moran, 10x8

Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

The Spirit of Christmas giving is depicted in this print by artis: J Moran. A slightly abstract rendering of beautiful gifts, the print could work as a christmas or other gift giving occasion.

Size: 10 x 8 inches

Dog Tags for Kids

Dog Tags for Kids Lenses 

featured lens Dog Tags for Kids Link Children with Their Deployed Parents

Dog Tags for Kids is a nonprofit organization created to show support for the troops and their families. They supplying for FREE specially engraved Dog Tags to service members that can be sent home to their children. These Dog Tags can serve a linki...

featured lens Dog Tags for Kids

Serving in the military, and being deployed into harm's way is hard on every soldier. For those with families left behind, the separation can be even more traumatic, especially for the younger ones at home. So how do you thank the troops for their pa...

Donate to Dog Tags for Kids 

Help send dog tags to soldiers in Iraq to send to their kids. From a Parent Overseas to a Child at Home. You can help by donating today.

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to Dog Tags for Kids from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Day Before Christmas in the Amazon Spotlight 

Day Before Christmas Seasons Giclee Poster Print by Ted Bahr, 8x10

Day Before Christmas Seasons Giclee Poster Print by Ted Bahr, 8x10

Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

This beautiful print is from artist Ted Bahr. In the Day Before Christmas Bahr manages to capture some of the anticipation felt by children.

Size: 8 x 10 inches

Donors Choose

Donors Choose Lens 

featured lens Donors Choose

DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools. DonorsChoose.org attracts contributors from all walks of life through an approach called Citizen Phila...

Donate to Donors Choose 

DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools.

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to Donors Choose from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Spirit of the Season Cutting Board in the Amazon Spotlight 

Find even more Spirit of the Season items in the Amazon Search at the end of this lens.
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Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Lens 

featured lens Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Born out of a mother's love for her children and a desire to protect her children, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation has played an important part in the research, the eradication and the prevention of Pediatric AIDS in the United States...

Donate to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation 

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Spirit of Christmas in the Amazon Spotlight 

Spirit of Christmas by Thomas Kinkade, 31x22

Spirit of Christmas by Thomas Kinkade, 31x22

Amazon Price: $229.99 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

A Limited Edition Print from artist Thomas Kinkade. The Spirit of Christmas captures the special glow experienced during this time of year.

Size: 31 x 22 inches

My Two Front Teeth

My Two Front Teeth Lens 

featured lens MyTwoFrontTeeth.org

MyTwoFrontTeeth.org is a nonprofit provider of online services which bring personalization, efficiency and simplicity to the charitable gift-giving efforts of community organizations throughout the country. MyTwoFrontTeeth.org enables dozens of char...

Donate to My Two Front Teeth 

MyTwoFrontTeeth.org is a nonprofit provider of online services which bring personalization, efficiency and simplicity to the charitable gift-giving efforts of community organizations throughout the country. Their online wish tree lets you give toys, prese

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to MyTwoFrontTeeth.org from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Spirit of Giving in the Amazon Spotlight 

Spirit of Giving Holidays Art Poster Print by Jamie Carter, 19x25

Spirit of Giving Holidays Art Poster Print by Jamie Carter, 19x25

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

Artist Jamie Carter captures the Spirit of Christmas himself, St. Nicholas or Santa Claus in the Spirit of Giving Print.

Size: 19 x 25 inches

Room to Read

Room to Read Lens 

featured lens Room to Read

Room to Read partners with local communities throughout the developing world to establish schools, libraries, and other educational infrastructure. They seek to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education is a lifelong gift...

Donate to Room to Read 

Room to Read partner with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children's literature, constructing schools, providing education to girls and estab

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to Room to Read from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Reading Time in the Amazon Spotlight 

Nancy Seamons Crookston - Reading Time Size 22x34 Poster Print

Nancy Seamons Crookston - Reading Time Size 22x34 Poster Print

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Nancy Seamons Crookston paints the joy that a child experiences while reading in the print Reading Time.

Size 15 x 28 inches

Save the Children

Save the Children Lens 

featured lens Save The Children Organization | International Charity Alliance | Compassion and Giving

The Save the Children Fund is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our...

Donate to Save the Children 

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to Save the Children from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Christmas Eve Holidays in the Amazon Spotlight 

Christmas Eve Holidays Giclee Poster Print by Ben Glenn, 20x16

Christmas Eve Holidays Giclee Poster Print by Ben Glenn, 20x16

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Artist Ben Glenn has managed to capture the special feeling and special glow experienced the night before Christmas.

Size: 20 x 16 inches

The Spirit of the Season Challenge 

Image Source: Lynne Lancaster. Winter Tree. Royalty Free Use.

It's the Greatest Time of Year... 

It's the greatest time of year, and it's here
Help me celebrate it

With everybody here, friends so dear
let me simply state it

Joy to the world!
Joy to the world!
Joy to the world!

It's the greatest time of year.
It's the greatest time.

Remember Making Snow Angels? 

Image Source: Cindy Kalamajka. Winter Fun series 3. Royalty Free Use.

The Greatest Time of Year from Aly and AJ 

The song that kept playing through my head when I was making this lens.
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Spirit of the Season in the News 

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This Lens is benefiting Dog Tags for Kids.

Donate to Dog Tags for Kids 

Help send dog tags to soldiers in Iraq to send to their kids. From a Parent Overseas to a Child at Home. You can help by donating today.

We at Squidoo passionately believe in creating new ways to support good causes online. By making a donation to Dog Tags for Kids from this page, you are sending money directly to that organization, in whatever amount you want. We don't touch it. We don't even see it. The author of this page doesn't either. And if you made it this far, thanks for caring.

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Spirit of the Season in the Blogosphere 

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Reader Feedback on the Spirit of the Season Challenge 

Lensmaster

BookMama wrote...

This is probably a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway. How does one vote for the lenses in each list. Each charity has a list and a suggestion to vote. I see buttons to add to this list and to grab this list. But how do I vote for an entry. All the hyperlinks seems to just display each lens.

ReplyPosted December 22, 2008

Lensmaster

BookMama wrote...

Thanks for the info about how to add an existing lens to Spirit of the Season. I had already created A True Christmas Story & Virtual Barn Raising before I learned about Spirit of the Season. So it was nice to be able to easily add it.

ReplyPosted December 22, 2008

Lensmaster

LaurieBeth wrote...

Thanks for the heads-up to add my lens! Merry Christmas, Kirsti! <3

ReplyPosted December 19, 2008

Lensmaster

dannystaple wrote...

This is a superb idea - however, the charity I decide to have my lens support was not here! I supported the Hope For Henry foundation on a new Christmas lens.

ReplyPosted December 18, 2008

Lensmaster

JJNW wrote...

What a lovely idea! I will join in if I can fit it in!! Awesome!

ReplyPosted December 11, 2008

 
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Benefiting Dog Tags for Kids 

This lens benefits Dog Tags for Kids, a grassroots effort to show our support for the troops and their families.

This nonprofit organization was founded to send Free Dog Tags to our troops in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan so they can send them to their kids back home with love from the deployed parent.