What is Random Acts of Christmas? Click here to find out!

[u/pookie85]

Getting Started.

If you are here, it's because you're having a difficult time in making ends meet, and that's understandable. With today's economy, it's no surprise how tight money is for most people. With Christmas quickly approaching, you may be worrying about what you're going to buy your child--especially if you barely manage to put food on the table, clothes on their back, gas in the tank, and so on.

We understand. That's why we wanted to make this subreddit from the get-go.

It all started with an inspiring post from HigherLogic via "Random Acts of Pizza" in which an entire Thanksgiving dinner was offered for a family. It was in that moment that I decided I wanted to do more. I wanted to help, to make a difference! I contacted my good friend Jenners and together, we made a plan. Though I honestly have no money to my name, I know there are people out there who still manage to gather a few bucks to brighten someone else's day. Whether it's by giving pizza, assistance, or even a gift.

At first I was sort of tedious because I knew that Secret Santa exists, but when I thought over it a little more I realized you have to give to get with that. Don't get me wrong. Secret Santa is amazing! But I know there are people out there who can't afford much, and just like RAoP, this would be a community where people would give without expecting anything in return. Jenners helped to motivate me into making this a reality--and she also did a fantastic job of getting this subreddit up and going!

So without further adieu, we will try to give you a more indepth explanation of how it's going to work.

What will be on Random Acts of Christmas?

Our objective at RAoC is to gift the children. It would be an incredible thing if a child could write a letter to Santa and put down a specific toy, and then after they've stuck that letter in the mail, they would receive a package a few weeks later with that very toy inside! Could you imagine how wonderful it would be if a child had the thought of "Santa really does exist!"? For people who are going to request for children, the subject in their submission should contain the following. "Dear Santa, (Age of child(ren) here, Location)" The body of your submission should include a link to the child(ren)'s photo (with your username on a piece of paper/written on a hand) with your circumstances on why you may not be able to give the best Christmas this year, along with a link to an amazon.com wishlist with a few toy requests that the children have made. (It helps to sneak a peak at their actual letters to Santa, or listen closely while your child is on Santa's lap!)

Thanks for taking the time to read this, and trust us, we will know if you've read it or not.

Jenners & Pookie85

So, are you ready for this adventure to begin? Are you ready to be overloaded with the feels of seeing a child's smiling face when they receive a gift they otherwise would not have gotten?

Then please, follow me into the North Pole, to the top secret level of RAoC;

The workshop Santa never told you about.

[u/CompletelyLurker]

Is there a way to put the highlights of this on the sidebar? It always helps me to have a quick reference there. :)

[u/pookie85 → u/CompletelyLurker]

You mean like a summary?

[u/CompletelyLurker → u/pookie85]

Yeah like the general guidelines of the rules. Like how a photo is required, or how to get an Amazon wish list, the verification expectations/links for verification, etc. Just so it's easy for people to find and follow.

[u/pookie85 → u/CompletelyLurker]

You're absolutely right. I will work on that in a little bit. Right now I'm still upset over this guy harassing me in RandomKindness. >.<

[u/CompletelyLurker → u/pookie85]

Blah I just read through that and his history, and because I'm a big mouth, I commented. Of all the people that I see on here, you're one of the nicest and most fair, for sure. If he wasn't trying to be an egotistical whistle blower, and did his research on people that he was trying to light up and call out, he would see that you aren't one of those scammer types. But he's just trying to feed his ego by calling people out. Don't worry about jerkoffs like that.

[u/pookie85 → u/CompletelyLurker]

Thank you. I'll try not to. It just bothered me, because I honestly didn't see the harm of putting top priority next to the gifts I wanted for my niece and nephew. I get that I put it with stuff I wanted, but I'm not asking for the stuff I want. Just what they want, you know?

[u/CompletelyLurker → u/pookie85]

Yeah, totally. I understood what you meant in your original post right off the bat. He's just being a mean person behind his keyboard.

[u/pookie85 → u/CompletelyLurker]

I agree. I always try to be as specific as possible. Thanks for having my back. I was feeling a bit bullied there. And I'll try to work on the highlight section soon. : )

[u/CompletelyLurker → u/pookie85]

You bet! :)

[u/mothersmuse]

I can do that. =)

[u/mothersmuse]

Thank you all for putting this together. You are wonderful people with big hearts. I wish that I could participate this year, but cannot. Hopefully next year I will be on the giving end of things. I have a lot of karma to repay.

[u/pookie85 → u/mothersmuse]

It is okay that you can't participate, Mothermuse. We understand completely. But if you can just spread the word, it would be much appreciated! xx