Well, Turkey Day is over and the malls were packed on Black Friday, and through the weekend, with shoppers trying to catch those quickly vanishing best bargains of the year. But, what does the holiday season really mean to us and to people living on the streets?

On the heels of a hard-fought election cycle, it's hard not to reflect what divides us, but so much more unites us. I can't think of a better time to rally around an ideal that we all can agree on -- the importance of giving.

This November 27th will be the first #givingtuesday in America (and perhaps elsewhere), a new national day focused on getting everyone -- individuals and organizations alike -- to make a fresh commitment to give.