Each Tag Seeks its Own Angel

I think that I’m a sucker for those “Angel Giving Trees” at the Bridgewater Commons Mall, but their raison d’être is worth a second blog post for those of us who are fortunate enough to spend some money this year on gifts.

There are many who will be completely unable to do that, yet deserve a visit from Santa.


Americans, it is said, are a most generous people. I believe that, because the combined charities in this country raise hundreds of millions each year. And plenty more is given out in support of churches and synagogues who also have programs for the needy.

The Salvation Army is one of those charities, and Bridgewater’s Mall management has again generously agreed to allow that charity to place two “Angel Giving Trees” inside the Mall. One is on the first floor, near the customer courtesy booth. The other is situated just outside Macy’s on the main level (the second floor).

There are still plenty of tags on those angel trees – too many left, I think. Each one bears the name of a person – either a needy child or senior – and a request for a specific gift. All that you need to do is to peruse those tags, find one that appeals to you and buy the gift.

It’s easy. You don’t even have to wrap it. Just purchase it and place it in the large box near the courtesy booth on the lower level directly in line with Santa. Done! Go ahead – make your day.