A growing number of churches in Houston and elsewhere are offering an alternative to the usual Black Friday shopping rush.
"Bless Friday" is a way of celebrating the Christmas season. The idea is for people to take part in service projects coordinated by participating congregations.
Events include:
- Delivering cookies to patients and families at a medical clinic
- Preparing gifts for sailors arriving at the port of Houston
- Decorating the homes of the mentally challenged
- And volunteering at homeless centers and food banks
Chuck Fox, the man who organized Bless Friday in Houston, said it's easy to lose sight of the real reason for Christmas, which is to remember and honor Jesus.
He noted that some churches in Seattle and New York also took part this year.
"We want to begin our Christmas celebration by serving others just as Jesus did," he said. "We hope that as people hear our message, they will commit to help others especially during the Christmas season."
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