The Holiday Season: A Time for Giving as Well as Receiving

‘Tis the season to celebrate! As people start celebrating the holiday season, friends and family gather, special holiday foods color the table and the holiday spirit makes this time of year especially warm and bright. The holiday season is a time when people give and receive gifts, but it is also important to take a moment and remember those less fortunate. Giving back, whether by donating money to a charity or offering time to worthy causes, is the most important gift one can give.
It is in that same spirit that Lenox, America’s tabletop and giftware leader, developed its Holiday Spirit Ornament program. In its seventh year, this program donates the proceeds from one specially designed ornament to a children’s charity. For the third year in a row, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation will be the recipient of the company’s generosity.

“Lenox has demonstrated a belief in our mission and a desire and commitment to touch the lives of children around the world. We feel privileged to be the recipient of their generosity and want to acknowledge that their humanity and kindness will improve the health of children battling HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening pediatric illnesses,” says Kate Carr, president and chief executive officer of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

The foundation creates a future of hope for children and families worldwide by eradicating pediatric AIDS, providing care and treatment for people with HIV/AIDS, and accelerating the discovery of new treatments for other serious and life-threatening pediatric illnesses.

“Lenox believes that the act of giving is an integral part of celebrating life and family,” says Lou Scala, president and chief merchandising officer at Lenox. “We are delighted to continue the partnership with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, which celebrates life and family by giving hope to so many.”

This year’s special ornament, the Grinch Away with the Tree, features the beloved Dr. Seuss character stuffing a Christmas tree in his sack. This elegant decoration is sculpted of ivory china with soft touches of hand-paint and 24-karat gold accents.