One of the reasons why I love the holiday season so much, is that it is filled with LOVE! You can feel the energy as you walk through the streets or visit the grocery store. People are kinder and more generous toward one another, and it is a time to truly focus on the relationships that matter in your life. One way to do this is through consciously expressing your love for the people who matter most to you. There are so many different ways to show love, from spending time together to telling them how much they mean to you. To help you get inspired, here are different ways to show love to someone this holiday season, broken out by love language!
Quality Time Ideas
The Quality Time Love Language is all about 1:1 time together, where you are truly focused on each other. Here are some ways to show love during the holidays through quality time:
- Call a distant loved one to catch up on how their holiday season is going
- Take them on a scenic drive to see holiday lights and decorations
- Build a gingerbread house or decorate cookies together
- Host a holiday-themed dinner party or ‘Secret Santa’ with friends and family
- Plan a cozy movie night with their favorite holiday films
Acts of Service Ideas
During the season of giving, it is a perfect time for the Acts of Service Love Language which involves doing nice and helpful things for others. Here are a few ideas of how to do this during the holidays:
- Offer to help with their holiday shopping
- Make them a warm, homemade beverage like hot cocoa or cider
- Offer to watch their children and do holiday activities together
- Ask them what they need most for their holiday menu, and make/bring it
- Help decorate their home to make it festive for the holidays
Gift Giving Ideas
The holiday season is a prime opportunity to show love for the Gift Giving Love Language! Whether you shop from someone’s list, from conversations you have had, or come up with your own ideas, here are a few to get started:
- Bake holiday cookies or treats for them
- Bring them one of their favorite holiday beverages
- Print them photos of some of your favorite holiday memories together
- Get tickets to a holiday show or snowy weekend getaway you’ve planned
- Make them something personalized, like an ornament or monogrammed item
Words of Affirmation Ideas
Last but not least, here are a few ways to show someone extra love through Words of Affirmation during the holidays:
- Share a heartfelt toast during a holiday meal
- Write thoughtful holiday cards expressing your love and gratitude
- Reminisce about happy holiday memories you’ve made together
- If they are feeling holiday stress, be there for them and offer reassurance
- Share how much you appreciate their holiday spirit/decorations/activities they’ve planned
Through these different ideas of ways to show love, I hope you are inspired for a heartwarming holiday season. As you read through, see what resonates most with your loved ones, choose something (or think of something new), and start spreading the love!