Random Acts of Kindness for the Run up to the Holidays ...

Random Acts of Kindness for the Run up to the Holidays ...
By Cassandra β€’ Mar 31, 2026 β€’ MD

One of my favorite things about the holiday πŸŽ‡ season is how much warmer, happier and more giving everyone can be. Now's the time ⏰ to focus on what really matters: Treating others with respect and kindness. One 1️⃣ of the ways we can do that is by expressing our gratitude not just to our family πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦β€πŸ‘¦ and friends but to total strangers too! An advent calendar πŸ“† is the perfect πŸ‘Œ way to do this. The best part is that you can even continue checking β˜‘οΈ off this list well past New Year's. The truth is that we can all benefit from a little kindness 365 days a year.

1. Leave a Holiday Greeting Card πŸŽ‡ for Your Mail Carrier πŸ“§

Give thanks where thanks is due. Your mail carrier πŸ“« is the reason why the cards βœ‰οΈ and gifts you ordered online made it safely to your family.

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2. The Next Time You're Grabbing Coffee β˜•, Remember to Pay It Forward

You never know who's day 🌞 you'll make.

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3. Give a Compliment to Someone Who Looks like They Could Really Use One 😚

Spread the holiday cheer πŸŽ…!

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4. Donate Money, Food 🍑 or Your Time πŸ•œ to Your Local Shelter or Soup Kitchen 🍲

Help those in need have a warm and loving πŸ’ Christmas.

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Embrace the vibrant colors and cozy vibes of the upcoming season with your loved ones. Planning for some memorable fall family photos is a unique way to capture the warmth and love amidst the breathtaking autumnal hues. Trust me, these keepsakes would be beyond beautiful.

5. Leave Sweet Post-it Notes around the House 🏠 for Your Partner to Find

Waking up to a lovely note πŸ’Œ is a great way to start the morning.

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6. Thank Your Teacher or Boss with a Homemade Gift

The gifts that come from the heart πŸ’œ are the ones we usually remember and cherish.

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7. Bake Treats for the Homeless

Bonus points if you drop them off with a blanket and holiday card πŸŽ‡.

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8. Shovel Your Neighbor's Driveway without Being Prompted

You can turn this into a fun family competition 🏁 by betting on who shovels the most snow!

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9. Smile 😊 at Someone Who Looks like They Could Really Use One πŸ’™

I don't know if this is just me but seeing someone offer me a genuine smile usually breaks me out of my bad mood.

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10. Wash the Dishes without Being Asked to

Your mom-grandma-aunt spent all day cooking. It's only fair that you help out by cleaning.

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11. Let Someone Skip ⏩ You in Line for the Bus 🚌 or Train

You're all going the same place, right?

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12. Leave Extra Change in the MetroCard Vending Machine along with a Note

Happy travels 🚌!

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13. Donate Your Gently Worn Clothes to Your Local Shelter, Goodwill or the Salvation Army

This has the added bonus of freeing up some much-needed space in your closet.

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14. Donate Supplies to an Animal 🐰 Shelter

How can you say no πŸ‘Ž to those adorable πŸ’Ÿ faces?

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15. Drop off Toys at Your Local Charity, Old or New

You'll be responsible for putting a smile πŸ˜€ on a little one's face.

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16. Walk Your Neighbor's Dog 🐢

The weather is only getting colder ❄️. Why not do something nice for your elderly πŸ‘΄ neighbor by walking his or her dog 🐢?

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17. Say Thank You πŸ™ to Service Workers Stuck Working the Holiday Season πŸŽ…

Remember that while you are at home πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦β€πŸ‘¦ celebrating with your loved ❀️ ones, they're still out there braving the cold β›„ (and crowds).

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18. Pass out Cute Sticker Packs πŸ’Ÿ to the Kids Waiting in Line to Meet Santa

It doesn't get any sweeter than this!

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19. Make a Holiday Card πŸŽ‡ and Christmas Treats 🍬 for Your Neighbor

Yum!

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20. Host a Carol-oke Night 🎀 at Your House 🏣 and Invite Friends Who Are Spending the Holidays Alone

This is my favorite way to get into the holiday spirit.

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21. Challenge πŸ†š the Neighborhood Kids to a Snowball Fight

You'll have the excuse of warming up with a cup of hot cocoa β˜• right after!

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22. Thank Your Parents for Everything They do for You πŸ€—

This should happen every day but sadly, it doesn't. I know I am guilty of this.

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23. Leave Positive Notes on the Train πŸš… for a Stranger to Find

All it takes is one positive comment to brighten someone's day πŸ˜€.

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24. Send a Hug πŸ‘ to Someone You Love

Making this is super easy!

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25. Thank a Veteran for His or Her Service

Sometimes, a simple handshake or even just listening to them tell their story is enough.

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  • Lala

    2016-12-17T04:53:24.913Z

    Thank you for that. You obviously deserve someone to come do all those kind gestures for u. 😘happy holidays luvπŸ’•
  • Lala

    2016-12-17T04:53:43.402Z

    Ps I'm on it πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ½
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