Spread Holiday Cheer: 7 Ways to Smile This Season

By Brooke Ellis on Dec 10, 2015 @ 10:00 AM

Have you noticed how contagious holiday cheer can be? There’s nothing more infectious than a genuine smile. It’s true: a smile that lights up your whole face will make others feel just as happy.

Here’s a countdown of seven ways to smile during the holidays:

7. Do something special for your coworkers

Arrive at the office early and have a surprise waiting for your colleagues. It can be as simple as stocking stuffers, or cheerful holiday decorations. How about a homemade treat? Your thoughtfulness and holiday spirit are sure to put a smile on your work family’s faces.

6. Reach out to help those in need

This is the perfect time of year to help those who are less fortunate. Here are a few ideas for brightening someone else’s holiday season--just be sure to bring your smile with you:

Volunteer to prepare or serve a meal at a homeless shelter or package donations at a food bank.
Donate toys, clothing, or books to a local charity. Take your efforts a step further by organizing a mini donation drive among friends or coworkers.
Contact your state’s Veterans Affairs department to learn of opportunities to give back to those who have served our country.

5. Use social media for inspirational posts and tweets

Spread holiday cheer with a flood of posts and tweets containing content that is helpful, inspirational, and empowering to your social media friends and followers. Try it: an unlimited number of great ideas can be spread over 140 characters. Note how often you smile in anticipation of your posts’ effect on others.

4. Contact a friend or family member with whom you have lost touch

You can handwrite a letter, pick up the phone, use social media, e-mail, text, or FaceTime—just send a warm greeting and let a special person know you were thinking of them. Your communication will be a holiday surprise and could lead to an improved relationship in the future, not to mention…a huge smile.

3. Take a stroll with friends or loved ones

Whether it’s a publicly organized event or a private stroll outdoors with holiday displays, making the time to talk, walk, and laugh together while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season is a special way to spread cheer.

2. Share festive meals

Carve out time from your busy schedule and share a meaningful meal with friends and family. Try an “empower lunch” or a “festive feast.” Test out a holiday-themed recipe. Not into cooking? Make it a fun potluck, a catered affair, or try a new take The only requirement for your guests? They have to bring their biggest smiles.

1. Host a wrapping party

Host a gift-wrapping party. Your invitees can bring their presents that need wrapping and a roll or two of themed wrapping paper to share. You supply the tape and scissors, and a few snacks, and everyone will have a blast.

Thank you for everything you do throughout the year to ensure that everyone has a great smile. Show off your smile this season and help spread holiday cheer. And don't forget about your oral hygiene to keep your smile sparkling. Check out our FREE coupon on any dental discount plan below!