Crawford's 2023 Kindness Advent Calendar

Make a list of everything that sparks hope in you. If there is a person on your list, send them ...

Make your favorite hot beverage and take time to enjoy it. Chat with a friend.

Select 5 people to send thank you notes to. Thank them for the ways they have touched your life.

What’s your favorite Christmas treat? Make or buy some and try to share with a friend or neighbor.

Play or listen to your favorite Christmas music. What happy memories come to mind? Share these with someone.

Donate money, food, or other items to a charity of your choosing. Pray for those who are in need

Spend a quiet hour reading or listening to music. Enjoy being still for a bit.

What brings you peace of body, mind, or spirit? Do whatever it is at some point today.

Take a few minutes to imagine you are in a peaceful place. What can you see, smell, hear, taste, and ...

Spend a few minutes praying for peace – in your life, in your neighborhood, in the country, and in the ...

Who has helped you find peace when you’ve experienced challenges? Write them a thank you note.

Do something kind for someone else. Send a card... Drop off a plate of cookies... Pay for their coffee.

Indulge in something today – a long hot bath, a holiday treat, reading a novel... Notice how you feel in ...

Make a Christmas list for the world, things you would give to the world if you could. Pick one to ...

Who or what brings you joy? Reach out to those people and/or engage in the activity.

What activities brought joy to your younger self? Do one of those things if you can. If not, share the ...

Watch your favorite comedy TV show or movie. Do a few minutes of laughter bring joy closer? Find some laughter ...

Reach out to someone who makes you laugh even in tough times. Express your gratitude to them.

Remember a previous Christmas season in which you felt joy. Is there any part of that you could bring into ...

Watch the sun rise or set, or imagine you are in your favorite place watching the sun rise or set. ...

Do something creative – bake, draw, write, sew, paint, play music, etc. Notice how creativity lessens stress and makes room ...

Think of all the people you love and have loved. Spend time in prayer thanking God for each of them.

Write a note to someone, thanking them for how their love has helped you.

Pray for the expansion of hope, peace, joy, and love in the world.

Merry Christmas!

Reach out to family and/or friends today.