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10 Ways Literally Anyone Can Give To Those NOT Looking Forward To This Holiday Season

The holiday season is not complete without giving back.

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Dec 03, 2018

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As the holiday season approaches, it's important to keep in mind that not everyone is looking forward to them. Unfortunately, many are in poverty, homeless, sick and the list goes on. It's important to step up and give back to those in need.

Here are 10 ways you can give back during the holiday season.

1. Donate to Toys For Tots

Toys For Tots is a great organization that distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford gifts on Christmas. The website gives you all the information to donate, including where your local toy drives are. If you don't feel like donating an actual toy, they give you the option to donate money.

Overall, it's an organization to consider!

2. Send holiday cards to those serving in the army

Holiday for Heroes is a program started by American Red Cross. It allows you to send holiday cards to those serving in the military! It's a lovely way to thank those serving for our country.

3. Donate to an animal shelter

Put on a cute Santa hat, buy some animal toys and go to your local animal shelter! It's a great way to add some warmth to the season.

4. Leave a really big tip

If you go out to eat, leave a REALLY big tip for no reason. You are bound to make someone smile immensely.

5. Drop off toys for children in the hospital

Go to any hospital and bring some toys for children staying there. It's the loveliest way to give back.

6. Buy your friend a Starbucks holiday drink

Those Starbucks holiday drinks are one of the highlights of the season. Treat your friend to a tasty cup of coffee and fill their day with a little extra kindness.

7. Write a Christmas card for your friends

Write a Christmas card for your friends and remind them all just how wonderful they are. You never know how much they may need to hear it.

8. Leave a note of kindness on a windshield

Randomly compliment someone and make their day!

9. Bring a home-cooked meal to a shelter

Go to your local shelter and bring them a home-cooked meal straight from your heart. They can really use one.

10. Donate your time

Give your time to your family, friends and the ones who care for you the most. Spend as much time as possible with them. Watch a movie with them or go ice skating with them. Time is one of the most important things you can give someone.

Be kind this holiday season and every day!

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10 Ways Literally Anyone Can Give To Those NOT Looking Forward To This Holiday Season

The holiday season is not complete without giving back.

1. Donate to Toys For Tots

2. Send holiday cards to those serving in the army

3. Donate to an animal shelter

4. Leave a really big tip

5. Drop off toys for children in the hospital

6. Buy your friend a Starbucks holiday drink

7. Write a Christmas card for your friends

8. Leave a note of kindness on a windshield

9. Bring a home-cooked meal to a shelter

10. Donate your time

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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