“… Guide My Sleigh Tonight” – The Rudolph Award

Christmas is known as a time of giving. There are two prominent figures, among many, that I feel stand out during the Christmas season. One is Rudolph – “the most famous reindeer of all” – and the other is Jesus.

Rudolph, the underdog (or would it be under-deer?), is characterized by having the courage to give everything so that he can be part of Santa’s “giving team.” He, with his bright, red nose, becomes the headlight for Santa’s sleigh; cutting through the dense snowstorm, enabling Santa to deliver gifts to children everywhere.

And of course, Jesus. Whether it’s the 6 lb, 8 oz, baby Jesus in the manger *he references scene from Taladega Nights*, or the man who, to Christians worldwide, gave the ultimate sacrifice of his life on the cross for others – is considered one of the most giving humans to walk the earth.

Though I’m relatively new to blogging, the thing I’ve seen so often in reading other posts is that there are so many of you who give so much. Whether it’s to your families, friends, community, your fellow bloggers, and/or to your craft – art, writing, photography, etc.

This is my tribute to you – the givers. I’m proposing that for this holiday season, we recognize those bloggers who have given of themselves. And you can help recognize some of them as well.

To spread some holiday cheer by giving back to the givers, I’ve come up with this very corny name: “The Rudolph Award”

Steps for the Award:

Step ONE
Recognize two bloggers who:
1. Always give encouragement to others, by being a guiding light in the blogosphere.
2. Give tirelessly to their blogs and posts by sacrificing their time and talent; throwing out their deepest emotions, whether in words, art, photography, or another form.
3. Lend a hand to help fellow bloggers make their blogs even better.

STEP TWO
In a post – it can be a short or long one – simply link at least two bloggers who you feel meet that criteria and why.

STEP THREE
Awardees copy and paste the image URL of the flashing “Rudolph Award” into the Image Widget of their blog.

Here are two bloggers that I feel embody this spirit of giving with their encouragement and support:
Being Arindam ….
Stories of My Wandering Feet & Mind

And here’s one more as a bonus. Just couldn’t resist adding this blog about a mother’s dedication to her daughter:  Sweet Sophia

Congrats to the honorees, and happy giving to all!!