Kindness Advent Calendar: December 3, 2025 (Day 3)
🎀🎁 Make A Gift 🎁🎀
Welcome to Day 3 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.
December 3 is National Make a Gift Day, a celebration of creativity, thoughtfulness, and the warmth that comes from giving something handmade. In a world where most things are bought quickly and delivered instantly, a handmade gift stands out. It carries time, care, and a personal touch that often means more than anything purchased in a store.
Handmade gifts do not need to be fancy or perfect. What matters is the intention behind them. A batch of cookies, a drawing, a knitted scarf, a handwritten note, or a simple craft can show someone that you were thinking of them. These small acts of creativity remind us that kindness does not have to be expensive to be meaningful.
This day encourages us to slow down and create something from the heart. Think about someone who could use a moment of joy. Maybe a friend you miss, a neighbor who lives alone, or a family member who could use a lift. A handmade gift can brighten their day and strengthen your connection.
If you are unsure what to make, keep it simple. Bake something easy, write a letter, create a small piece of art, or put together a playlist with a note explaining why each song made you think of them. The value of the gift comes from the thought and effort you put into it.
Today, let your kindness take shape in something you create. Make a gift, give it with care, and share a little warmth with someone who may need it.
"Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend."
~ Marian Anderson