For many of us, the holiday season is a time of excitement, joy and laughter. It means family get-togethers, traditions, and celebrating Jesus's birthday. Yet, for others it represents anxiety, stress, loneliness, and sadness.

We wanted to use this time to share how the Wayward Lasses give back as well as some tips on what you can do to minimize the stress and anxiety you experience during this time of the year.

Join us as we dive into this topic and more!

Ways You Can Give Back During The Holiday Season

1. Be an Elf This year, make a child's Christmas by answering their letter to Santa. USPS postal branches keep letters for Santa in a room so volunteers can read the letters and buy Christmas presents for them. Find a participating branch here.

2. Run a race for a good cause.

3. Pay someone's layaway balance.

4. Spend time in a nursing home with those who don't have families.

5. Give presents to kids who have parents in prison. Angel Tree is the organization that provides these kids presents.

6. Donate a Christmas tree to military families through Christmas Spirit Foundation.

7. Donate video game consoles for children in hospitals through the Child's Play organization.

8. Give animal the gift of a forever home. Visit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for more information.

9. Visit the Ronald McDonald House if you'd like to help a sick child's family cope during the holidays.

10. Donate gifts to those in foster care.