“Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours.” – C. S. Lewis

We are more than ever reminded of the many people in the world who may not be as fortunate as ourselves during this exciting time of year, as we start to reflect on how abundant and miraculous our lives truly are.

Do you intend to perform a good deed this holiday season? Here are the things you can do right now to help your neighborhood!

Why Should You Help the Less Fortunate This Christmas?
 

One of the best times of the year is Christmas because it brings together families and friends and gives us the opportunity to reflect on and give thanks for all of the wonderful things in our lives. Additionally, it's the ideal justification for a lavish party! Despite this, it must always be remembered that hidden behind the many people enjoying the holiday with their families and the advertisements for the "perfect" family Christmas, there are countless others for whom the season will not be as joyous.
 

The elderly, who don't have any visitors on Christmas, families who have little money or food, and the numerous homeless people who are crammed into their local shelters or, worse, are still living on the streets.

This isn't done to diminish the wonder of Christmas or give us a reason to wallow in despair. Instead, it's about bringing to mind the importance of giving. Regarding the significance of spreading positivity, we send more positivity into the world when we give others our positive energies and our abundance. This will then help you to draw even more blessings into your own life.

It would seem more logical than ever during this season of love and goodwill to help those in need and do our best to spread the holiday spirit.

What else can we do?

Christmas Charity Ideas
 

You don't need to have a lot of money to give more at Christmas. Anyone can give; whether it's your time, a helping hand, money raised for a good cause, food collected, or writing cards to the lonely. Everyone can give in their own special way.

Here are some suggestions to help you "give" more this Christmas in the interim though!
 

1. Help Someone Out

Even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference to someone's Christmas, whether it's dropping by to visit an elderly neighbor, cooking an extra dinner, offering your babysitting services to a struggling mother down the street, or even making a phone call to someone who needs a sympathetic ear.
 

2. Thank you to the emergency services.
 

Keep in mind that not everyone enjoys spending Christmas Day with their family and friends.
 

Therefore, express your gratitude by sending Christmas cards, cakes, or small gifts to the local fire department, hospital, or even to friends who are overseas serving in the military. This Christmas, give the people who keep you safe a Merry Christmas!
 

3. Give toys 

Children from low-income families, those who are ill in hospitals or children's homes—many children go without at Christmas. A child's Christmas experience can be greatly improved and kept from becoming isolated if they have a gift to open on Christmas morning.

Donate any outdated or unwanted toys from your own children, or buy inexpensive presents and tokens to be opened on Christmas morning by underprivileged children.
 

4. Raise money for a charity
 

Instead of receiving a gift for yourself, it's common practice to ask family and friends to donate to the charity of your choice. This will help you make a significant contribution during the holiday season and will set a wonderful example for your children about the value of charity.
 

5. Volunteer

The ultimate act of generosity this Christmas is to give your time.
 

Numerous organizations and charities who struggle with this particularly demanding time of year will appreciate your help during this busy Christmas season.

Spend a few hours each week helping out at a soup kitchen, nursing home, or other charitable organization in your community. The most valuable gift you can give is actually your time.

Giving in this way will not only make someone else's Christmas a little bit easier, but it will also make you feel better about yourself and make you aware of how precious your life is. This Christmas, your greatest gift will prove to be your gratitude for life.

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