Spread a little Christmas cheer – for free! With the current cost of living crisis and the
Day 7. When making a meal, make extra
added expense of Christmas on its way,
and give to someone you know is very busy
this season can often be a daunting time
Day 8. Start a friendly conversation with a
for many… what presents to buy, how
stranger
much to spend, how many to buy for? It’s
Day 9. Offer to walk a neighbour’s dog
important to remind ourselves that
Day 10. Make Christmas cards for nursing
Christmas isn’t all about how much money
home residents
you spend on others but the quality time
Day 11. Visit a relative or friend for a cuppa
you spend together and the Christmas
and chat
cheer you spread along the way.
Day 12. Compliment someone on their customer service Day 13. Help someone put up their Christmas decorations Day 14. Bake a cake for your colleagues Day 15. Visit someone who is experiencing loneliness Day 16. Hide a friendly note in a public place Day 17. Send an inspirational quote to a friend Day 18. Tell someone you know that you
Take part in our Acts of Kind-DISS Advent
are proud of them
Calendar! Perform one act of kindness
Day 19. Help with a household chore at
every day for 25 days. It’s that simple-
home or for a friend
spread a little joy and you’ll feel good for it
Day 20. Go for a walk or drive with
too! Give it a try:
family/friends to see Christmas lights in your community
Day 1. Give someone a compliment today
Day 21. Leave a Christmas card or gift for
Day 2. Bake some goodies and give to
your postal delivery worker
someone
Day 22. Invite family or friends round for
Day 3. Pick up some rubbish lying around
Christmas nibbles and drinks
in the street
Day 23. Give a gift to a neighbour (children
Day 4. Make and send a care package to
could draw a picture for a neighbour)
someone who needs it
Day 24. Spend quality time with a loved
Day 5. Let someone go ahead of you in a
one- Watch a Christmas film or programme
queue Day 6. Have a clear out and take items to a charity shop
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