*Guest post by Michael Tomascik, Public Affairs team, Ottawa
Looking for holiday gifts to show loved ones how much you care? Why not consider a gift from the Canadian Red Cross? Ok, so we may not have the latest toys and electronics, but our gifts are ones that will definitely make a difference.
One way you can make a difference in your family is to make sure loved ones are prepared for emergencies. The Canadian Red Cross 
currently has a promotion on its most popular first aid and emergency preparedness kits. You can browse our online store for other first aid kits and guides perfect for any current or up-and-coming babysitters or lifeguards.
Other great gift ideas from the Canadian Red Cross include tickets for LotoMania 2011, boasting hundreds of prizes to be won, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross services in Atlantic Canada. Or perhaps for the wine connoisseur, a pair of tickets to the 10th annual Saint John Wine Fair to be held in Saint John, New Brunswick on February 25. The event will have more than 25 participating wine vendors. And for those in Saskatchewan, there is the Campaign for Kids Raffle, with several cash prizes to be won and proceeds going to various Red Cross programs for children.
Still not sure what to get your friends or family for a holiday gift? Or maybe you have a co-worker and you're not sure what they would like? Why not consider making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross to support our disaster programs. Donations will help the Red Cross be able to continue responding to disaster across the country, including house fires, evacuations or floods. You can make a donation in a loved one's name and we'll send them a Holiday E-Card.