This time of year has a way of throwing everything into contrast. It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year, but it’s also the toughest for many. No matter if you’re dealing with grief, financial hardship, illness, or more, the holiday season can make everything a little more heightened. The cheer of the holiday can make those who are suffering feel even worse. Something about all the festivities and all the consumerism. Of course, it doesn’t have to feel that way. Holiday cheer shouldn’t be dependent on what you can afford, where you live, or who is surrounding you. We’ve all watched enough Christmas movies to know that the spirit is a feeling of generosity and kindness more than it is anything else. But that can be hard to remember this time of year. 

This is especially true when it comes to acts of kindness. We hear all about the random acts of generosity that crop up around the holiday time. It’s a time when people feel involved in helping others. But this can only sometimes make us think about why we don’t do it the rest of the year. Why do we need to wait until the month of December to show that we care about others? One worker brought up this idea when talking about the two different types of stories that catch our attention. We love to hear about positivity and kindness, but not as much as we like to hear about controversy.