Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa's gift giving times can be used to teach kids about altruism. This article provides good suggestions and also links to kids' Christmas parties and projects as well as kids' Hanukkah crafts and projects.

Kimberly L. Keith, of about.com, wrote this timely article on tips for teaching altruism to children. Her suggestions are good for parents to follow year-round. [Click to read Keith's article].