Sub for Santa

It’s interesting how the holidays make people want to do strange things they’ve never thought of attempting before. Eat large amounts of a bird that Ben Franklin wanted to be the country’s symbol, giving unlimited presents to others to celebrate the Savior’s birth (Christian or not), making small houses made of an edible candy and not eating it, and people feel the sudden urge to be extremely generous and give large amounts of money to people they don’t even know. Maybe the media is influencing this conspiracy, brain-washing the minds of America with Christmas music and the Santa Claus persona. Or this image of stuffing one’s face and giving to those less fortunate is done with a purpose and meaning?
Charity organizations like the Red Cross run all year, but they get the most donations during the holidays. Because of the image of the season of giving, people have to keep up the universal schema of giving back to society, either that or be sacked. Nobody wants a lump of coal in their stocking, so the naughty ones procrastinate eleven months and then redeem themselves with a huge donation to the needy. Davis High is going to be involved in the Sub for Santa program by first putting on a talent show of the faculty. Donating to this is one way students can contribute to society.
“A parent can’t be a Santa, so we’re stepping in to help them so the kids have a better Christmas.” Camille Robb, Senior, said. This defines Sub for Santa, those who are more privileged (in the high or middle class) give to those who aren’t as lucky in the game of life. Why not share the wealth? Fortunate others can go through an entire lifetime without knowing the unfortunate conditions of the lower class. If they were to know, the passion to give would increase. If they were to know the kid or family they are giving to, the charity would increase significantly. Giving with a meaning, that is the secret to a successful charity fundraiser like Sub for Santa. Convince society to be nice, not naughty.