5 Ways To Spread Holiday Cheer

The holiday season is an exciting time! From Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year’s, there is so much to celebrate. There are also lots of ways to help others and spread holiday cheer during this time of year. Here are five fun ways you can bring joy to someone during the holidays!

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1. Bake and Give Cookies

Cheer someone up this holiday season by making these snow white cookies from Indonesia. You can put them in a box or tin and give them to a neighbor, teacher, friend or relative. You can deliver the treats as a family and watch how you brighten up someone’s day.

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2. Write a Kind Letter

Is there someone in your life who you are grateful for? You should let them know! You can write them a note to tell them what you love about them and why they are special to you. Then, you can put it in the mail or hand deliver it to them when you see them.

If your family sponsors a child, you can write a letter to your sponsored child and wish them a merry Christmas!

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3. Give Your Time

Giving our time to others is one of the best gifts you can give. Is there a local soup kitchen or charity event that you can volunteer at with your family or friends? This is a great way to spend quality time together, all while helping out people in your very own community!

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4. Help Someone Out

While the holiday season is fun, it can also be busy and stressful because there are so many celebrations to get ready for. Is there a friend or family member who you can help out? Maybe you can pick up some chores around the house or help in the kitchen. You can even give out these helper coupons to show someone how you'll help them! You could make things easier for them during a busy time of year, and they will be so grateful for your kindness!

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5. Pray for Others

God loves to hear our prayers, and praying for others is an important way to spread cheer this holiday season. You can pray for your friends and family. Pray for children in poverty who often don’t have enough food or don’t get new gifts during the holidays. Pray that God would use their local churches to provide for them and that they would feel joy during this season!

1. Bake and Give Cookies

Cheer someone up this holiday season by making these snow white cookies from Indonesia. You can put them in a box or tin and give them to a neighbor, teacher, friend or relative. You can deliver the treats as a family and watch how you brighten up someone’s day.

2. Write a Kind Letter

Is there someone in your life who you are grateful for? You should let them know! You can write them a note to tell them what you love about them and why they are special to you. Then, you can put it in the mail or hand deliver it to them when you see them.

If your family sponsors a child, you can write a letter to your sponsored child and wish them a merry Christmas!

3. Give Your Time

Giving our time to others is one of the best gifts you can give. Is there a local soup kitchen or charity event that you can volunteer at with your family or friends? This is a great way to spend quality time together, all while helping out people in your very own community!

4. Help Someone Out

While the holiday season is fun, it can also be busy and stressful because there are so many celebrations to get ready for. Is there a friend or family member who you can help out? Maybe you can pick up some chores around the house or help in the kitchen. You can even give out these helper coupons to show someone how you'll help them! You could make things easier for them during a busy time of year, and they will be so grateful for your kindness!

5. Pray for Others

God loves to hear our prayers, and praying for others is an important way to spread cheer this holiday season. You can pray for your friends and family. Pray for children in poverty who often don’t have enough food or don’t get new gifts during the holidays. Pray that God would use their local churches to provide for them and that they would feel joy during this season!

We hope these ideas encourage you to share holiday cheer with others. Even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference and bring people a lot of joy!