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I love that the holidays are a time to care for one another. While it's fun to give and receive gifts, nothing feels quite as good as knowing you made a difference in someone's life. In fact, I believe that taking time to think of others is an imperative part of learning to be truly, deeply thankful for our own blessings.
It's incredible to watch people join together with the sole purpose of spreading love. It doesn't have to be something big, like donating gobs of money. It can be as simple as buying a gift for one child, dropping a turkey off to a family in need, or giving away a coat you know you're not going to wear.
I've gathered just a few ways to spread holiday cheer. Please feel free to share yours in the comments section.
- Feed a family by making a donation to your local food bank
- Keep someone warm this winter by donating a coat
- Brighten a kid's holiday by dropping off a gift or making a donation to Toys for Tots
- Send a holiday card to a soldier through the Red Cross
- Send a care package to a homeless child
- Donate the gift of time by volunteering for an organization or cause that's important to you