5 Fun Ways for Multiple Generations to Celebrate National Giving Month Together
December is the month of giving. It revolves around people doing good deeds to make a difference in society, like helping others or fundraising for charity organizations. Celebrating national giving month with family members and friends through traditions or activities can be a unique way of bonding while impacting society.
Family traditions can provide a sense of community, inspiring feelings of positivity and memories that multiple generations across the family can share. Here are five fun ways to celebrate the national giving month with all family members.
1. Cook and Share
Cooking is one of those activities that unite people of all ages. Older generations in the room can provide their classic and timeless recipes, while the younger group can cook. Digging up on old recipes is one way to connect seniors and younger people with their heritage.
After recreating the meals, identify a group of people or an individual around Webster Groves who would appreciate the hot plate of food. December being the month of sharing, this act can profoundly impact someone while strengthening the bond with family.
2. Shop From Locally-Owned Stores
Most stores around St. Louis County have a fundraiser box, where a percentage of the earned money goes to charity during the national month of giving. Family members who live in the same area can identify local events open to the public, where they can engage with each other and positively contribute to the community.
Shopping with grandparents, grandaunts, or granduncles can provide an opportunity for learning how to shop wisely and impact the community. This is by promoting local businesses that desire to lend a helping hand to others.
3. Cultivate Gratitude
Gratitude helps people have more positive emotions that can go a long way in celebrating the national month of giving with a pure heart. Living in a household with multiple generations can offer an opportunity to teach each other how to appreciate good things in life and when to share.
Seniors in the family are better at sharing without thinking twice due to the life lessons they have accumulated. Ways to help cultivate gratitude with various family members to celebrate sharing can include:
- Meditation or prayers
- Writing thank you cards to each other
- Starting a 7-day challenge to make someone grateful
These tips should help those who don't understand the purpose of sharing, especially during this giving season.
4. Volunteer as a Family
When the term volunteer comes up, most will quickly say, "I am too busy," or "I am unavailable." However, volunteering can help you feel more connected with your family, build empathy, and improve self-esteem.
During the national month of giving, various events require volunteers, such as cleaning the streets, shopping for groceries, serving meals, or visiting sick and seniors.
5. Give to an Important Cause
Being generous, like volunteering, shows compassion to other people and positively impacts our lives. This national giving month, households with multi-generations can support a cause that's dear to their heart. You can donate money to charity, present food donations to local soup kitchens, or purchase warm clothing for home shelters.
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