Reach People in Need Organize book, toy, or food drives for needy families and battered women shelters ~ Design and distribute a data base report of agencies that help families ~ Record stories for the Blind ~ Perform puppet shows at Deaf organizations ~ Make holiday cards, baskets, and gifts for veterans hospitals, nursing homes, or pediatric units ~ Serve at food pantries, soup kitchens, or homeless shelters.

Nurture Youth Invite elementary students to Learning Festivals at middle and high schools ~ Record student holiday customs on video or audio cassette and e-mail other schools ~ Video holiday skits to share with children in pediatric units ~ Design, word process, and publish "Festivals of Light" books for daycare centers.

Honor Generations of Service Share student-made holiday decorations with day care and senior centers ~ Read a classic story or introduce a new one at a nursing home or pre-school ~ Welcome seniors, veterans, or retired teachers to a school holiday dinner ~ Shovel sidewalks and run errands for seniors during winter storms.

Promote Public Safety Decorate a community tree with peace symbols ~ Post Community Peace posters throughout schools, malls, and popular spots ~ Hold a Safe & Healthy Holidays Rally ~ Distribute flyers on avoiding substance abuse ~ Publish guidelines for safe and sound celebrations in school & local papers.

Enhance the Environment Clean up local beaches, parks, or playgrounds ~ Make bird feeders for school gardens ~ Recycle evergreens in compost piles, landfills, & ground cover ~ Present shut-ins with student-grown mini-herb gardens.