I really hate Christmas music.  It just doesn't rock.  Wimpy songs by the Eagles, Paul Mc Cartney and worse!  But here's the news:  Jews have incredible mitzvah opportunities during the "holiday season." 

Anyone who reads a newspaper (or gets their news online) knows that the nation's blood supply is dangeriously low at this time of year.  Our neighbors are busy, or out of town, and donating blood just falls off the radar screen. 

So, this year I decided to use the opportunity to do two mitzvot:  1. donate blood, 2. learn CPR.

I highly recommend it as an alternative (or a supplement) to going to the movies and/or Chinese food on Christmas.