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25 Days of Family Christmas Kindness

Dec 1 by 21 Comments




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25 Days of Family Christmas Kindness

Teaching our kids to use their manners is important, but to truly instill a sense of gratitude in them is something completely different. Saying “thank you” is the easy part. Gratitude goes far beyond having good manners — it’s a lifestyle as well as a mindset.

With Christmas right around the corner, I needed a change. This family needed a change. My girls were really excited to make out their holiday wish lists and get them sent off to Santa, but every time I asked them what it was they were going to give, they weren’t so quick to come up with an answer. Which honestly, I couldn’t wrap my mind around why they were being so self-centered when it came to the holidays since I am always trying to show them how truly blessed we are and ways we can give back.

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This year, I am on a Christmas Kindness mission. This year, we are doing things a little different. A few days ago we sat around the dining room table and I asked them about what kindness meant to them. After writing down their individual answers, I asked them how they felt they could be kind in 25 different ways. They each came up with their own ideas and we continued to discuss why kindness and gratitude are important.

To take Christmas Kindness to another level, I put their ideas into a printable calendar so every day in December (leading up to Christmas) we have to perform an act of kindness. After all, it’s better to give than to receive, right? These random acts of kindness aren’t hard to achieve and will most likely make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Not that’s something I want to give to my kids this holiday season.

If you feel like Christmas Kindness is something you and your family would like to participate in, you can click the picture below to print this calendar. We hung ours on the fridge so it’s a constant reminder of what we need to do.

Christmas Kindness Printable

 

Click –> Print your own Christmas Kindness calendar

You could also get a cheap frame from the dollar store and use a dry erase marker to cross off each day as it passes, like an advent calendar.

What other ways can we teach our kids kindness and gratitude during the holidays, and forever?




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Comments

  1. Angela says

    December 2, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    What a lovely idea! It’s great to encourage kids from a young age 🙂

  2. Chloe says

    December 2, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    What a beautiful idea, I think I might implement it with my family!

  3. Erlene Amat says

    December 2, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I love this idea. Sometimes I think my kids don’t realize how it’s the small things that can really make a difference in someone’s life. I know when someone does something nice for me, it really cheers me up.

  4. Mihaela Echols says

    December 2, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I love the idea a of a kindness calender. This makes me want o make one for the whole year! Imagine if everyone had Christmas spirit in them all year around.

  5. Aish Das-Padihari says

    December 2, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    What a great way to teach kids kindness.

  6. Jane Porterfield says

    December 3, 2016 at 5:44 am

    We have so many lessons to teach our children over the years. Kindness, generosity and gratitude are so important to learn. I think you’ve come up with a great way to teach the lesson and it will become a family Christmas tradition and provide your children with valuable skills.

  7. CJ says

    December 3, 2016 at 11:55 am

    Awesome graphic! We do something similar but not as nicely put together!

  8. Tyler says

    December 3, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Omg I love this idea! When I have children I’m definitely doing it!

  9. Myteenguide says

    December 3, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Woah nice idea! That’s why i will tell my family to do this! Thanks for sharing this wonderful things.

  10. Jelena says

    December 3, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    I love the 25 day goal calendar. Never thought of it! I will try to do at least some of the stuff listed above!

  11. Bill S says

    December 4, 2016 at 12:10 am

    What a great way to pay it forward this time of year!!! I know my kids love to share kindness as well!

  12. Ashlea says

    December 4, 2016 at 1:24 am

    That is so sweet. It is always important to show kindness to others. You just never know when someone needs it.

  13. jill conyers says

    December 4, 2016 at 5:38 am

    This is such a wonderful idea. A great way to focus on a big part of what the season is all about.

  14. Milica says

    December 5, 2016 at 12:31 am

    Very nice idea! I can do this with my 4 years old son!

  15. Sandra Crespo says

    December 5, 2016 at 2:08 am

    I love this idea and I would love to start a new tradition with our little ones like this! TY for sharing!!

  16. Elizabeth O. says

    December 5, 2016 at 2:12 am

    Getting the kids involved with charity work or by simply helping others is one of the best experiences that we can share with them! These are wonderful ideas, without a doubt!

  17. Carol Cassara says

    December 5, 2016 at 4:14 am

    Wow! This is just lovely. Planning activities that revolves around kindness is perfect for teaching kids compassion and respect towards others.

  18. Enricoh Alfonzo says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:47 am

    This is so awesome!!! Madrespect to you promoting this brilliant kindness campaign. I hope it impacts many people to be kinder this christmas and more giving.

  19. Markell Corpus says

    December 5, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

  20. Michael says

    December 6, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    I love this calendar! It’s something I’m printing after this.

  21. Abigail says

    December 7, 2016 at 3:15 am

    Fab creation. Great post

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