Jordan Ramos, Freshman
Everyone is excited to receive gifts during the holidays, but here are some simple gestures everyone can do to give back to their families and the community.
Bake cookies.
If you can't do anything around your community, baking cookies and making food for your family is a good way to give during the holidays. You could also pack up the cookies and give them to neighbors. Festive cookie ideas are butter cut-outs, chocolate chip cookies, and peppermint snap cookies.
Pack stockings for homeless people.
Packing stockings is easy and affordable, and if you have enough time, making a stocking for a homeless person is a very good way to give. Good stocking ideas are toothbrushes, hygiene products, candy, and nonperishables.
Clean out your room.
Cleaning your room is a good choice around the holiday season so you can donate old things and make space for new things.
Visit a nursing home.
There’s nothing that could make a senior citizen happier than being visited during the holidays. Planning a visit with friends is fun and very rewarding once you see their smiles. Some ideas for entertaining them are singing songs and making crafts.
Adopt a family.
Contrary to the name, adopting a family does not mean you're actually bringing children into your home. It means giving gifts to a family that does not have enough money to buy their own gifts during Christmas.
Donate to a food bank.
Donating to your local food bank is a great way to give back to the community during the holiday season. People with less money would be very grateful for the gifts of food.
Babysit
Parents may need to work more around the holidays, but their children still need to be taken care of. Babysitting is a great way to help out in your community during the holidays. Start by asking people around your neighborhood if they need a babysitter or someone to help around the house.
Host a party.
Parties are a great way to connect with friends and give during the holidays. Hosting a Christmas themed party is a smart decision if you want to give gifts to your friends. Secret Santa is also a fun activity to do at a party.
Donating.
Donating to charities or wrapping presents for those in need is also a great way to give during the holidays. Good charities to donate to are the American Red Cross, Toys for Tots, or your local food pantry.
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