Unique Benefits of Giving During the Christmas Season

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! You can finally unwind from the year and spend time with your loved ones, all wrapped up in cozy blankets, watching festive movies, and preparing for Christmas 2023. It’s perfect!

The benefits of generosity this Christmas

As we unwrap the twinkling lights, dust off the stockings, and indulge in the sweet melodies of carols, it’s important to embrace the true magic of Christmas 2023 – the joy of giving. Amid our glorious celebrations, it’s important to extend a hand to those families and children who may be missing out on the festive magic. It's time to make them a part of our celebrations, and guess what? It only makes your Christmas ten times better! Here’s how.

1) Generosity Brightens the Christmas Spirit

Happiness multiplies as you share it. And what better than sharing it with a marginalized child on Christmas? When you extend your kindness to the less fortunate, you are not just brightening their Christmas, you are gifting opportunities that last far beyond the holiday season. The twinkle in their eyes and the joy on their faces become the true stars that light up your Christmas night.

2) Generosity Creates Lasting Memories

Every Christmas, we look for ideas to make it memorable for our children. What is better than creating family traditions? It is a beautiful way to introduce your children to the world of kindness. By giving to those who have less, you're creating memories that will last a lifetime.

3) Generosity Starts Family Legacies

As a parent, there is no greater gift than the ability to instill values in your children. It is an opportunity to teach your kids the profound joy that comes from giving selflessly. You impart a lesson that goes beyond the material – a lesson of empathy, compassion, and the transformative power of generosity.

4) Generosity Creates Hope

For the marginalized, the holiday season can be a stark reminder of what they lack. Your kindness becomes a beacon of hope, a reminder that they are not forgotten. By being generous, you are gifting them hope that there are caring hearts in the world, that they matter, and that their Christmas can be as merry as anyone else's. Your act of kindness becomes a lifeline, pulling them from the depths of despair into the light of hope.

5) Generosity Brings People Together

Can’t celebrate with family this year? No problem! Christmas shouldn’t be a celebration confined to the fortunate few. By reaching out to the different communities, you make Christmas an inclusive celebration. Your generosity becomes the glue that binds communities together, embracing shared joy where everyone, regardless of circumstance, feels the warmth of the holiday season.

6) Generosity Goes Beyond Material Gifts

The true essence of Santa Claus lies not in the material gifts he brings for the kids but in the spirit of unconditional love and kindness. By being generous to children, you become their Santa, spreading the magic of love, joy, and warmth. Imagine the joy on a child’s face when Santa visits them during Christmas. Now, isn’t that worth it?



But how do you open your heart to kindness during Christmas while keeping the joy alive? Well, don’t worry!

Here are 15 creative ways to celebrate Christmas 2023!

1. Christmas and no-bake? Doesn’t add up! Celebrate with the aroma of freshly baked cakes and cookies, but don’t forget to share them!
2. Give handmade gifts this year. Paintings, family recipes, knitted sweaters – they’re all invaluable!
3. Have a knitting or crocheting talent? Share this skill for free!
4. Celebrate Christmas with orphan children. Decorate a tree with them, sing carols, distribute gifts, and be their true Santa!
5. Donate toys and stationery and wrap them along with your children. See who wraps the prettiest!
6. Volunteer as a family to cook and distribute wholesome meals on Christmas Eve.
7. Sponsor a child's long-term education through a charity.
8. Organizing a Christmas party and looking for a Santa? Employ someone who needs a job.
9. Give the gift of good health by giving out staple supplies to the homeless.
10. Winter is here! Donate blankets, mufflers, and sweaters.
11. Set up a giving tree for people to donate gifts to the homeless. The more, the merrier!
12. Honor the memory of a loved one with online donations.
13. Share your Christmas playlist with the world. No judgement!
14. Express gratitude to your loved ones with heartfelt letters.
15. Keep the joy of giving alive by adding it to your list of New Year's resolutions for 2024.

Afterall, 'tis the season to G-I-V-E! Make sure you show people that you care and most importantly show yourself some love. Have that extra piece of cake and feel no guilt. Let’s celebrate a kinder and more generous Christmas this year!

Team Giving for Good wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!

Exclusively written for Giving for Good Foundation by Bhairavi Hiremath