Kindness Advent Calendar: December 12, 2025 (Day 12)
'Tis The Season To Shop Local
Welcome to Day 12 of your Kindness Advent Calendar! Throughout December, we will provide you with your daily act of kindness through our Kindness Advent Calendar! Come and celebrate the holiday season as we are kind all December long.
The holiday season is one of the most important times of year for small businesses. Local shops, artists, restaurants, and makers work hard to bring joy to their communities, and choosing to shop local is a powerful way to support the people who make your town feel like home.
Shopping local keeps money within your community, helps small business owners support their families, and strengthens the local economy. It also brings warmth and personality to your holiday gifts. When you buy from a small business, you are often supporting someone's dream, creativity, or livelihood, and your purchase carries a meaning that goes far beyond the item itself.
Local businesses also offer personal touches that the big stores cannot match. Handmade goods, thoughtful recommendations, and connections with people who care about their craft can make your holiday season feel more special. Even something small, like grabbing coffee from a local cafe or choosing a gift made by a neighborhood artist, can brighten someone's day.
If shopping is not in your budget, you can still support local businesses in meaningful ways. Share their posts, leave a kind review, tell a friend about a store you love, or simply express appreciation the next time you visit. Encouragement and visibility can make a big difference during the holiday rush.
Today, make the choice to lift your community. Shop local when you can and support the people who help make this time of year feel warm, festive, and full of heart.
"You don't build a business, you build people, then people build the business."
~ Zig Ziglar