25 random acts of kindness ideas this Christmas season:
1. Give up your spot in line at the supermarket or store.
2. Help an elderly neighbour or relative with their shopping.
3. Buy a charity Christmas card.
4. Make Christmas decorations for your local nursing home
5. Leave a kind note in a library book.
6. Leave a Christmas card on your letterbox for your garbage collectors and postman / postwoman.
7. Shop locally.
8. Donate to your local food bank or Christmas Hampers.
9. Clean out your wardrobe and donate your preloved clothes, toys, and/or books to your local St Vinnie's, Lifeline, or Salvos.
10. Leave a Christmas card in the letterbox of a house with fabulous Christmas house lights decorations - thank them for adding Christmas cheer in the neighbourhood.
11.Take some pet supplies to an animal shelter.
12. Give Mum or Dad the night off, and cook a meal for the family.
13. Make some Christmas treats for your neighbours on Christmas Eve, or drop some off at your local Fire Station.
14. Leave candy canes on cars the next time you go shopping.
15. Surprise Mum or Dad and clean the kitchen without being asked!
16. Hand out candy canes to people as you walk around to see Christmas light decorations.
17. Offer to help pack away your Christmas tree, or your grandparent's tree after Christmas.
18. Print out a picture of you and a friend / family member, and send it to them with a note.
19. Pay for someone's coffee or hot chocolate
20. Leave a positive review online for a local shop
21. Make your siblings' bed one morning (yes...seriously!)
23. Be someone's Secret Santa this Christmas.
24. Make a Christmas dessert for your family.
25. Remember to smile and say "Merry Christmas" to everyone you meet today.
It's easy to get caught up in the hustle, bustle and excitement of Christmas without thinking of those who perhaps won't be looking forward to a Christmas with family, friends, presents and special meals.