Thanksgiving offers the opportunity to show people how thankful you are for what you have. Expressing gratitude is what this time of year is all about. Here we take a look at eight ways to express gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Volunteer Your Time

There are a number of charities, churches, and soup kitchens that could greatly use your help to serve up Thanksgiving meals to the hungry and homeless. Doing so not only helps your community, it’s a wonderful and inspiring experience that you will never forget.

Donate To Charity

Charities rely heavily on donations, especially those made during the holiday season. With more families seeking out additional help than ever before, every little bit counts. Even the smallest donation is greatly appreciated and can do more good than you might think.

Invite A Guest

Perhaps you have a neighbor, coworker, or extended family member who doesn’t have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving dinner. Use this opportunity to invite them into your home and show them that somebody out there cares about them.

Send Greeting Cards

While quite a few greeting cards go out this time of year, they’re not typically a big part of Thanksgiving. Sending out cards to friends, coworkers, and family members to show them just how much you appreciate them is a great way to show gratitude this holiday season.

Cook With Family

A lot of work goes into cooking a Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you’re inviting a bunch of guests. Use this time as a chance to cook with your family and do a little bonding. Even more important, volunteer to help clean up afterward.

Check On Your Neighbors

If you have elderly, single, or widowed neighbors, this is a great time to check on them, see how they’re doing and ask if they need anything. You might even consider inviting them over or dropping by with a plate of food or dessert.

Random Acts Of Kindness

Everyone should aim to perform at least one random act of kindness each day, and it is even more important around the holidays. Not everyone has friends or family to spend this time with, and many have a tough time with it. Find small ways to make a difference.

Share Around The Table

Before you dig into your holiday feast, take a little time to go around the table and have everyone share something they are thankful for. Simply expressing gratitude verbally can make a difference in people’s lives. You never know who you’re going to inspire.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop.

Happy Thanksgiving from Winn Technology Group!