David Wright and a few players on the New York Mets put together a ridiculous Christmas video of them singing “Sleigh Bells.” The worst part is most of them don’t even look like they want to be involved. At least a couple players are into the Christmas Spirit.
Hockey player Alex Ovechkin isn’t someone you would picture signing “Jingle Bells.” However, that’s exactly what he and his teammates did for a Washington Capitals Christmas video. Bad sweaters were most definitely included.
From his playing days with the Orland Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, center Dwight Howard would always give back during Christmas time. Last year, he lead the kids in a Christmas carol and took part in various activities with the team.
Players on the Phoenix Coyotes embraced the Spirit of Christmas in a unique way when they made a video of them playing “Jingle Bells.” What was so unique about it was the players had bells hanging in one of the nets and then kept firing pucks at different bells to play the song. It’s certainly a take on the Christmas classic that I’ve never seen.
Similar to what the Coyotes did, several NBA stars got together for a promo of all of the games that will be played on Christmas Day. When Kevin Durant, Steven Nash and others would shoot a basket, it would ring a bell, which together made the song “Jingle Bells.”
Hines Ward has always done his fair share to give back to the community. Apparently, it continues even after he retired from football. Ward recently purchased presents and handed them out to families at a homeless shelter.
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates gets into the Christmas Spirit by giving back to the community. He participated in “Shop with a Charger” in which he gave 50 neglected children $100 to go on a shopping spree. What’s even better is Gates got help from his teammates, who helped the kids pick out the right toys.
Last year, Duke football player Desmond Scott used money that he received for gifts on other people instead of himself.
“I know a couple people who are working hard in life and deserve to have and give other people a little Christmas. That’s what I’m trying to do. I don’t need anything. My family doesn’t need anything. I’m just going to give back to those who deserve it and need it much more than I do,” Scott said, according Star News Online.
Like Gates, Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Ryan Pickett participates in the “Shop with a Jock” holiday event. He took 50 kids in Green Bay on a shopping spree in Green Bay and let them pick out whatever they wanted.
Some student athletes at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette gathered together $2,500 of their own money and bought presents to provide a Christmas miracle for one family they adopted this season.
Virginia Tech cornerback Antone Exum took his rewards for the team’s bowl game and decided to use it to take three kids on a shopping spree for Christmas. He used his $470 gift card to Best Buy to purchase a Playstation 3, video games and a blackberry phone for the children.
The athletes at Rivier University decided to go Christmas shopping for local children in their spare time.
Student athletes at East Stroudsburg University became Santa’s helpers for the day as they worked with children to make ornaments and picture frames. The kids also got to paint their faces and received a visit from Santa Claus.
Several athletes from Notre Dame held an annual Christmas party for children at Memorial Hospital and Joseph Regional Medical Center. They helped with face painting as well as arts and crafts. More importantly, the Fighting Irish athletes brought plenty of joy to children who could definitely use it his time of year.
Wide receiver Andre Johnson makes it his mission every year to give back to needy children during Christmas time. What he does is give the kids 80 seconds to run around a toy store and grab as many gifts as they can. He then whips out his checkbook and pays for everything. This year, he racked up an astonishing $17,352 bill.
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