We all have years where we are in denial or have a hard time getting into the holiday spirit. When that has happened to me I have always regretted it later, so, I make sure to nurture the Christmas spirit in my heart. Here are some of my favorite ways to do so.
- Snuggle under blankets and watch holiday movies – Netflix has quite a few.
- Turn on the holiday tunes and don’t be afraid to sing along. Loudly. Dancing is also highly recommended.
- Bring special holiday treats in to work to share with your co-workers.
- Save some of those treats, or make more for the staff and residents at a local nursing facility.
- Send handwritten letters from the heart to people in your life. Or, strangers who need to know someone cares.
- Go Christmas caroling
- Donate presents for children in need.
- Be extra nice to the next cashier who helps you.
- Eat or drink traditional holiday treats.
- Give the gift of time.
- Decorate your home.
- Call an old friend or someone you haven’t connected with in awhile.
- Become a Secret Santa and give a special gift to someone worse off than you.
- Buy coffee for a stranger.
- Go to a church holiday service or children’s program.
- Leave a nice tip.
- Offer to babysit so overwhelmed parents can have a night out.
- Bake cookies or holiday favorites and share them with others.
- Throw a holiday party.
- Do something nice for your neighbors like shovel snow or put their trash cans away.
- Buy grocery store gift certificates and give them to people experiencing tough times.
- Practice random acts of kindness where ever you go.
- Carry gift cards, money, or small gifts you can hand out when something inspires you.
- Participate in food drives or set one up yourself.
- Volunteer – there are many opportunities and needs at this time of year.
- Watch children open presents.
- Listen deeply to someone who needs to talk.
- Watch “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”, “It’s a Wonderful Life” or other classic holiday favorite.
- Ask people, especially seniors, to share the story of their favorite Christmas with you.
- Leave Christmas trees on the doorsteps of people who can’t afford them. Ring the bell and run.
I hope something here has inspired you to nurture the Christmas spirit in your heart. I bet you have some great ideas too. Please share them in the comments section below. They might inspire someone reading this post to let the holiday spirit in.
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Love these. As someone who worked in retail for many years, my day was MADE by someone who was just a little extra nice in interacting with store staff, especially during the holiday season.
This is something that is always a priority for me because I have seen so many people be treated badly by customers, especially during the holiday season. Have a blessed holiday!