The Bible tells us to give ten percent of our earnings to charity. It never adds: "Thou shalt not whine about it." A.J. Jacobs discovers the pleasure inside the pain of giving.

In a world of grand ideas and enormous appetites and huge plans, here's hoping that these eight little articles speak volumes.

Stories from O, The Oprah Magazine about how holiday traditions can be created or changed.

Joan Hornig's jewelry comes from the heart. And 100 percent of the profits go to a charity of your choice. Gretchen Holt Witt had a sweet idea: a cookie business that raises funds for pediatric cancer. Read their inspiring stories, and more from women who are giving back in a big way.

Albert Fischer started donating pints of his O-positive when Truman was president, and has continued to do so every 56 days--for 58 years.