The hustle and bustle has set in here in Little Rock. People from all over the state are in and out of the capital city doing all their Christmas shopping and errand running before the kids are out of school for Christmas Break.

The UALR Children International staff has been in and out of schools working to finish requirements and get sponsors' gifts to the sponsored children. The children are antsy and ready for the end of the week when they will be free of school for two long weeks.

Last week, the staff delivered Christmas stockings and winter coats to five elementary school, and Mrs. Claus made an appearance.

It never gets old to see a child's face light up when Mrs. Claus hands out stockings and coats. Screams of joy fill the air, and each child promises to be good until Santa comes. Then, the kids rummage through their stocking to find brand new school supplies, a toothbrush, a toy and a candy cane.

While only sponsored children get winter coats, all the children in each of the five schools received a stocking full of goodies.

So with 11 days until Christmas, we must all be reminded that the true spirit of Christmas is selfless giving. Whether it be giving money, time, food or gifts, it's the perfect time give back to our sponsored children in Little Rock and around the world.

How will you give back this Holiday season?