30 Small Acts of Kindness: Holiday Edition
Blogmas Day 6
The past couple of days of Blogmas have been all about prepping for the holiday season. Although I love getting my life together, staying organized, and planning for the busy season ahead, if I’m not careful, it can quickly become the “me” show. All about gifts I need to buy, things I need to do, chores I have to complete.
If we’re not careful, it’s easy to forget that this season is really celebrating Jesus’ birth.
Today I want to remind you, and also remind myself, that although it may be a bit more challenging this year given social distancing and COVID, small acts of kindness are still just as important as before. Maybe even more so this season. Spreading joy and love to those around us is just one way we can show Jesus’ love to others.
Earlier this year, I shared 30 Small Acts of Kindness You Can Do From Home. Today I want to share some holiday-specific small acts of kindness. I can’t take credit for all of these ideas, though. Thank you to everyone who replied to my Instagram Story sharing your ideas! I love that we created this together, even from afar :)
Disclaimer: Some of these do require you spending money, but I tried to think of both free and inexpensive options too!
Be extra polite and kind to retail workers
Have food delivered to first responders
Create care packages and donate to the homeless (Learn more about The Paris Foundation here)
Leave the waiter a generous tip
Pay for someone’s coffee in the drive thru line
Pay for someone’s groceries
Bake cookies for your neighbor
Drop off a gift on a friend’s porch
Send an e-gift card
Venmo someone, just because
Write a heartfelt letter
Text (or call) someone and let them know you’re thinking or praying for them
Text someone an encouraging Bible verse
Comment encouragement on someone’s Facebook wall or Instagram post
Offer to go grocery shopping for someone who can’t leave their house
Donate food to a food pantry
Buy gifts for a child or family in need
Donate to your favorite non profit
Buy something from a small business (here are some ideas!)
Give up your spot in line
Offer to take someone’s photos for free
Leave a positive review
FaceTime a friend
Fill an expired (or about to expire) parking meter
Pay the toll for the person behind you
Bring coffee to construction workers or anyone working outside
Create a Spotify playlist for someone
Send someone flowers
Offer to help someone load their groceries into the car
Do your loved one’s least favorite chores