Ways to Spread Acts of Kindness during this Holiday Season!

These small, thoughtful gestures can create big waves of positivity and love, making the holidays brighter for everyone involved!

1. Write Heartfelt Holiday Letters: Write cheerful Christmas cards or handwritten letters to strangers, spreading warmth and good wishes. A simple message like "May your days be merry and bright" can bring festive joy to someone's heart.

2. Leave Christmas Notes of Cheer: Tuck little holiday notes with encouraging words or Christmas quotes into public spaces like bus stops, library books, or coffee shops. Messages like "Have yourself a merry little Christmas" or "You’re on Santa’s nice list" can lift someone's spirits.

3. Pay for a Stranger’s Holiday Coffee: Spread Christmas cheer by anonymously paying for someone’s coffee or hot chocolate at a local café. Ask the barista to deliver a note like, "Wishing you a cozy holiday season" along with their drink.

4. Gift Wrapped Holiday Treats: Bake festive cookies or small holiday goodies, and leave them on doorsteps or in public spaces. Tag them with a note that says, "Made with love—hope your holidays are sweet!"

5. Compliment a Stranger with Holiday Cheer: Give a joyful Christmas compliment to a stranger, such as "Your scarf is as festive as a Christmas tree!" or "You have the jolliest smile—just like Santa!"

6. Donate Warm Winter Clothes: As the weather gets colder, consider donating gently used winter coats, scarves, and mittens to a local shelter or organization, sharing the gift of warmth with someone in need this holiday season.

7. Start a Christmas Advent Calendar of Kindness: Create a neighborhood "Advent Calendar of Kindness" where people can take a small gift or kind note each day leading up to Christmas. You could include little items like candy canes, ornaments, or holiday wishes.

8. Share Your Holiday Decorations: If you have extra Christmas decorations, like ornaments or lights, consider gifting them to a neighbor or a local family. A surprise ornament or holiday decoration can add festive cheer to someone's home.

9. Help an Elderly Neighbor with Christmas Cheer: Offer to help an elderly neighbor with their holiday shopping, wrapping gifts, or decorating their home for Christmas. Your company and assistance will make their season brighter.

10. Create a Christmas Kindness Jar: Fill a jar with Christmas-themed notes, offering kind messages, positive affirmations, or simple holiday actions like "Give a compliment" or "Share your favorite Christmas song." Leave it in a public place for others to take a note and spread the joy.

These festive and thoughtful gestures will surely make the holiday season a little brighter for all involved!

Guiding You Home....

Paula Baker 

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty