AIDAAN.org had the opportunity to participate in the 2010 Alternative Giving Fair at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. St. Mark’s is helping the community think differently about giving and service. St. Mark’s mission is to welcome joyfully all people into a faithful community to praise God and to be transformed by Christ’s love through fellowship, teaching, and service to others.

The Alternative Giving Fair is an opportunity to donate to charitable organizations that aid people in need in the community and around the world. Many people make donations in honor of friends or family members. Some people donate at the fair as part of their yearly charitable giving. Unrestricted donations can be made to the participating groups, or you may choose a specific gift from the list on the back or from information at the organizations’ tables.

It is an opportunity to learn about the organizations, offer advice and give a gift that doesn’t come with a receipt – but with meaning!

At this year’s fair, Aidan’s goal was to help people understand the power of music as a distraction. He surveyed the attendees about their favorite music. Some of the results may surprise you!! AIDAAN.org presents the hottest Christmas playlist for 2010 -

Silent Night
Jingle Bells
White Christmas
Joy to the World
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Away in a Manger
What Child Is This
O’ Come All Ye Faithful
O’ Come Emanuel
O’ Holy Night
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Run Run Rudolph
Hark the Harold
I Heard the Bells
Frosty The Snowman

This Christmas — Give The Gift of Music! And tell them that this song list came from Aidan!!!