Grateful
“We’re grateful for what we have, but it’s hard,” Christi went on. “Christmas is really tough for a lot of people,” Ellen replied. “And it was really tough for you.” She then addressed one of the kids, “R.J., I want you to tell everybody what Christmas means to you.” This young man told everyone on the set his answer, which went, “To me, Christmas isn’t about getting presents.”
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Kindness
“It’s about giving presents to others,” R.J. explained. “Seeing other people smile, it just makes me feel good.” The audience applauded his words. “I know you watch every single day,” Ellen told the entire family. “So why don’t I give you every single thing we gave away on all 12 days?”