It's the greatest time of year... Christmas! As I'd like to call it, the season of giving. Right now, there seems to be so much hate in the world and the christmas spirit doesn't seem as high as it used to be. Fortunately, there are so many ways to be kind. There is truly no greater joy than making someone smile, especially for those who need it the most. Even the smallest act of kindness can make someones day. Here are some easy, inexpensive ways you can make someones day this year.
1. Smile at a stranger.
2. Help a stranger struggling with a full set of hands.
3. Tape a dollar or two to a vending machine.
4. Pay for someones meal that's standing behind you.
5. Leave a small holiday present for the mailman.
6. Donate toys to a children's hospital.
7. Leave post it notes of encouragement.
8. Hold the door open for someone behind you.
9. Let someone cut in front of you in line.
10. Bring baked goods to a local police / fire station.
11. Host a fundraiser.
12. Offer to shovel someones driveway.
13. Cook for your neighbors.
14. Volunteer at a homeless shelter.
15. Give someone a hug who needs it.
16. Be a friend to someone who seems lonely.
17. Leave an overly generous tip for your waiter/waitress.
18. Be kind to someone you dislike.
19. Donate books.
20. Donate clothes to goodwill.
21. Visit a nursing home.
22. Always say "please" and "thank you".
23. Return a misplaced or lost item.
24. Sit next to someone sitting alone.
25. Park far away so other people can have the close spots.
26. Leave a donation for salvation army.
27. Send a card to soldiers overseas.
28. Scrape snow off a neighbors car.
29. Thank someone for their service.
30. Send care packages.
31. Compliment someone.
32. Call an old friend you haven't talked to in a while.
33. Buy coffee or hot chocolate for construction workers outside in the cold.
34. Donate old books to the library.
35. Make someone laugh. 36. Hand out candy canes.
37. Invite someone over for the Holidays who plans on spending it alone.
38. Let someone pet your dog.
39. Hang out with someone with special needs.
40. Put holiday cards in random peoples mailboxes.
41. Bring a holiday treat for your coworkers/classmates.
It only takes a simple act of kindness to brighten someones day. Also remember, that many of these acts can be done year round. You never know what kind of impact you could have on someones day. Happy Holidays!
