I am sure by now if you read my previous blogposts you will know, I am one who absolutely loves Christmas with all my heart. It is my favourite holiday and my favourite time of the year.
I always feel so lucky to be able to have an amazing Christmas every year and I never want to take it for granted. That is why I think it is always so important to give back especially during this time of the year.
I believe that nobody should be alone and hungry during Christmas time, it is a time of pure joy and happiness and I think it is very important that we try to help the less fortunate.
I just thought that it would be quite nice to share with you how you can give back this Christmas.
- Visit homeless shelters to see those who are suffering, a small chat about the weather can make their day and they will be very thankful. If you can, it would be great to maybe bring along some blankets or scarfs and hats. Anything to help them keep warm through these cold months.
- Some churches do have programmes where gifts and stockings are sent to the brave men and women currently serving in the army.
- There are organisations that sends out care packages filled with basic needs and personalised gifts to children all around the world. Kids love Christmas and through all the difficulty, they deserve to feel special at least on Christmas.
- Online donations are the simplest form of giving back. They are extremely convenient and if you are very busy, this is the perfect way for you to help others this festive season.
- If you are an animal lover, do visit the animal shelter when you get the chance. Animals do need to be loved and cared for during Christmas time as well. Some extra animal food and maybe a few blankets never hurt if you are able.
- Children's hospitals and nursing homes can be quite emotional to visit during this time of the year especially but a short visit along with a few small presents will definitely make their Christmas ten times better and more memorable. They deserve to know that someone out there is looking out for them and it really does not take much to put a smile on their faces.
- Volunteer at your local soup kitchen because it can be great bonding time for you and your family/friends and at the same time, you will be helping those suffering in the cold. Come this time of the year, it is harder for them to find a warm meal and they really do appreciate this.
- Doing something simple like baking some Christmas cookies or bringing some treats to the public service workers is also another really sweet and nice thing to do this festive season. These men and women usually do not make a lot of money and they are always swamped with loads of work to do. This is such a simple and easy way to show appreciation for them and their hard work.
- Donate some food or money or even some of your time to the local food bank. Very often, food banks do run low on resources or man labour at this time of the year. They really do a lot for those in need and they deserve to have support and help. Just a few hours out of your day is all that is needed.
- Donate to the cause of your choice. It could act as a Christmas gift and a gift of appreciation for all the hard work that they put in all year round to help the community.
It really does not take much to give back. It is so important to make sure that everyone does have somewhat of a great Christmas through all the hard times. You obviously do not have to do these things if you do not wish to but I just think that it is important for us to make sure we understand that there are those less fortunate than us out there who are having very hard times and we should all feel so blessed and lucky, and at the same time lend a helping hand to those in need.
Do feel free to comment below sharing other ideas to give back or if you are doing anything to give back this Christmas, I would really love to know about it. I also would like to let all of you know that I do have a new Instagram account so please do check that out as well. And also, not forgetting, 3 more days to Christmas everyone !!!!
Merry Christmas, xx
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