Holidays are all about putting up your Christmas trees, baking the best cookies which make your home smell incredible, chilling on the sofa with your favorite movie and stuffing your belly with loads of amazing food. But it's not only about that. Holidays are the best time not only to be all happy and cheerful yourself but also spreading the joy all around you. Even if it sounds a bit cliché, I really like to give presents much more than to receive them. I love a good present, don't get me wrong, who doesn't after all, but seeing someone really happy while holding the gift you planned out so well, is an amazing feeling, isn't it? I think that during the holidays we can all be just a little bit nice to everyone around us, it will make the world a much nicer place for all of us.
♥ Give books to Children's Home or your local libraries
♥ Give the clothes you don't wear to those who really need it
♥ Donate some food to the food banks in your area
♥ If you can, save a cat or dog from the shelter
♥ Give some money to the homeless person in the street
♥ Smile to a stranger on the street
♥ Give your seat on the bus to the elderly
♥ Say "Hello" and "Thank You" everywhere you go
♥ Donate some money to the charity of your choice
♥ Write thank you notes to the people around you
♥ Visit all of your older relatives and talk to them while you still can
♥ Bake cupcakes or a pie and bring to your work or school
♥ Surprise a loved one with an unexpected gift
♥ Hug more often
♥ Donate blood
♥ Send letters (read, handwritten ones) to your friends and family
♥ Hold the door for someone
♥ Wish people happy holidays, especially on the Christmas Eve if you are in the shop or gas station or wherever where people are working and can't be with their families
♥ Say compliments to people around you
♥ Be nice to those around you
This is the most wonderful post! If more people remembered how much little things can make a difference, the world would be a much kinder place.
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