30 Small Acts of Kindness: Holiday Edition

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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!

  1. Be extra polite and kind to retail workers

  2. Have food delivered to first responders

  3. Create care packages and donate to the homeless (Learn more about The Paris Foundation here)

  4. Leave the waiter a generous tip

  5. Pay for someone’s coffee in the drive thru line

  6. Pay for someone’s groceries

  7. Bake cookies for your neighbor

  8. Drop off a gift on a friend’s porch

  9. Send an e-gift card

  10. Venmo someone, just because

  11. Write a heartfelt letter

  12. Text (or call) someone and let them know you’re thinking or praying for them

  13. Text someone an encouraging Bible verse

  14. Comment encouragement on someone’s Facebook wall or Instagram post

  15. Offer to go grocery shopping for someone who can’t leave their house

  16. Donate food to a food pantry

  17. Buy gifts for a child or family in need

  18. Donate to your favorite non profit

  19. Buy something from a small business (here are some ideas!)

  20. Give up your spot in line

  21. Offer to take someone’s photos for free

  22. Leave a positive review

  23. FaceTime a friend

  24. Fill an expired (or about to expire) parking meter

  25. Pay the toll for the person behind you

  26. Bring coffee to construction workers or anyone working outside

  27. Create a Spotify playlist for someone

  28. Send someone flowers

  29. Offer to help someone load their groceries into the car

  30. Do your loved one’s least favorite chores