Part of the magic of the holiday season is the increased sense of wanting peace on earth and good will towards each other. Sometimes we don’t always know the best way to get started with the good will part.
If that’s you, I’ve got you covered. On our countdown to Christmas, I present to you 24 More Mostly Free Ways to Spread Some Joy.
- Ask someone what makes them happy and then do it for them.
- Deliver food for a food bank.
- Tip the delivery person a little extra.
- Go Caroling with your family.
- Donate food to a food bank.
- Walk your neighbor’s dog.
- Make a silly video and share it online.
- Call some old friends and catch up.
- Chalk the walk with fun messages.
- Stand on the corner with an inspirational sign.
- Create a holiday light scavenger hunt and share it with your neighborhood.
- Be Patient with people.
- Read with your kids(and do the voices).
- Host a holiday movie watch party.
- Be someone’s Secret Santa/Chanukah Harry etc.
- Stop and wait with someone who’s car has broken down.
- Teach people something.
- Wave hello to people.
- Go out of your way to thank an essential worker.
- Tell the grocery store clerk to stay safe and healthy.
- Send a care package to someone in quarantine.
- Listen people’s problems.
- Create a list of ways to spread joy and share it.
- Be kind no matter what.
If you want more ideas, take a look at our post, “24 Almost Free Ways You Can Spread Some Joy.”
If you have something you want to add, leave it in the comments below.
The November and December months can be really hard on some people. 2020 promises to make the season difficult many. Kindness doesn’t cost a penny so be kind and try your best to spread some joy any way you can.