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No doubt you\u2019re in the midst of your Christmas shopping, getting caught up in the crowds of consumers, admiring all the seasonal decorations and markets that spruce up the streets this time of year. Perhaps you\u2019re looking forward to a break from studying, preparing to drink even more than your usual intake, and getting ready to go back home to be warmly welcomed by your family.<\/p>\n

But spare a thought for the elderly at this time of year. For many elderly people in Manchester, Christmas can be a lonely, miserable occasion. However, you can make a big difference.<\/p>\n

Humanity Hallows is embracing the Be a Santa to a Senior<\/a> campaign and we want you to get involved in any way you can. \u2018Be a Santa\u2019 is a wonderful initiative that brightens up the lives of many elderly people in the local area, who would otherwise be left behind at Christmas.<\/p>\n

The aim is simple. Humanity Hallows wants everyone to receive a gift and a card and wants everyone to feel appreciated, which is why it is encouraging your contribution. It doesn\u2019t have to be much \u2013 even a small card or gift can make someone smile.<\/p>\n

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Make a cash donation: Humanity Hallows is crowdfunding and will be using all funds raised to buy special treats, cards and gift wrapping materials. You can donate \u00a32 via our JustGiving page: Be a Santa to a Senior.<\/p>\n

Donate a gift: here are some of the items they are looking for, small things that will bring a small sparkle of joy to an older person in our local community:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sweets<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chocolates<\/p>\n

\u2022 Biscuits<\/p>\n

\u2022 Books<\/p>\n

\u2022 Crossword and puzzle books<\/p>\n

\u2022 Colouring books and craft materials<\/p>\n

\u2022 Calendars<\/p>\n

\u2022 Diaries<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hats, gloves and scarves<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pamper gift sets<\/p>\n

\u2022 Festive cards<\/p>\n

Anything you can spare is truly appreciated; you might be able to buy an item at the Union Shop with your Met card.<\/p>\n

Manchester Met gift donation point: Room 2.12, Geoffrey Manton Building, M15 6LL<\/p>\n

Cake and Card Sale: keep an eye out for afestive cake and card sale in the Geoffrey Manton Atrium on 7 December, 9am-12.30pm. RSVP via the Humanity Hallows Facebook and get in touch if you\u2019re able to support the stall with your baking skills.<\/p>\n

Christmas Crafternoon: you can also join a Christmas Crafternoon on 6 December at 1pm, where Humanity Hallows will decorate and wrap up all donated gifts, as well as writing and delivering as many Christmas cards as possible.<\/p>\n

In an age of cardboard commercialism, rediscover the true meaning of Christmas \u2013 spare a thought, make a difference.<\/p>\n

This article first appeared in Humanity Hallows<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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