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25 Ideas to Light the World
Over this Christmas season, look for ways to help others feel Christ’s love through service.
Here are 25 ideas to get you started. You might find a few things on this list that you can add to your own ideas!
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Laugh with a friend.
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Call someone you miss.
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Carry an extra snack for someone in need.
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Make a homemade Christmas card for a friend.
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Plan some one-on-one time with a loved one.
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Let a stranger go ahead of you in line.
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Learn to say “Merry Christmas” in a new language.
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On social media, share a link to a Christmas song that you love.
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Apologize to someone.
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Complete an item on a loved one’s to-do list.
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Send a thank-you note to a healthcare worker.
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Help someone research their family genealogy.
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Text a photo of a fond memory to a family member.
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Give your neighbour a compliment.
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Let someone else be kind to you.
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Learn how another culture celebrates Christmas.
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Help a loved one clean their home.
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Invite others to a Christmas celebration.
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Leave a gift on a neighbor’s doorstep.
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Watch The Christ Child with family or friends.
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Make a meal with a family member.
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Invite a neighbor to a worship service.
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Visit with an elderly neighbor.
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Offer to teach someone a new skill.
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Forgive someone.