What a nice tradition and tribute to those you love. I started one last Christmas in honor of my stepson. He lost his battle with depression in the spring of last year at the tender age of 19. Where I work we help sponsor the Christmas tree stars you sometimes see in the mall (for children that would otherwise not get Christmas gifts). My stepson loved to skateboard so the money I would have spent on him I spent on 2 boy Christmas tree stars. The boys had both asked for skateboards. The lady that does the stars was excited that we would take 2 since most people don't want to spend as much as a skateboard can cost. This year I couldn't find any stars w/skateboard requests so I asked and they located 4 for me. I took 2 and a co-worker took 2. In addition to the boards I got them helmets this year. My stepson was very giving and it makes me feel closer to him to give something to someone in his honor.
Diannia