In Canada, around Christmas time, Canadians are perhaps more charitable than usual. Some may be motivated by religious sentiments, while others may simply empathize with their fellows in what is usually an expensive time of year, especially for parents of children. But whatever the motive behind them, Christmas acts of kindness, often between strangers, are a refreshing reminder of the good in humanity. Case in point, this story about a family in Ottawa who received support from strangers just before Christmas.
One notable aspect of Christmas charity in Canada is the presence of bell-ringing Santa's collecting donations for the Salvation Army in malls and other public areas. In Korea, too, the Salvation Army has a Christmas charity drive. For 2 years in a row now, someone has anonymously donated a chèque for KRW100,000,000 to the Salvation Army in Korea. At today's exchange rate, KRW100,000,000 is about CAN$92,500.00.
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