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Christmas Elves - Would you like to help out this Christmas & New Year?

TheMixTheMix Posts: 3,118 Boards Guru
edited December 2018 in The subforum of Christmas Past
Hey everyone,

Christmas & New Year can be tough for lots of us. Every year we have a tradition where we ask people to go the extra mile to help look out for one another as Christmas Elves. This year, we're asking for your help again :) 

What can elves do to help?

There are lots of things you can do as an elf to help make the community the most friendliest and supportive place! Here's a few ideas:

  • Joining a new community can be daunting and a little bit intimidating too. Elves look out for new users in chat and on the boards and make sure they get a warm welcome, helping them to settle in.
  • Ever had that feeling that no one has noticed your thread? Elves look out for threads that haven't had a reply and they have a go at responding if they can - it's not always about giving amazing advice but just letting someone know you've listened. Offering a hug or letting someone know you're thinking of them can be a great start and it bumps that thread back up to the top to help it get noticed.
  • Look out for people needing some extra support in the Christmas Ranty Thread (coming soon)
  • Report spam!
  • Report posts where you think a mod needs to come and help out.
  • Share your positive messages for other members.
  • Create a Christmas Avatar (thread coming soon). If you've not done it already then now's the time!
  • Nominate posts for 'post of the month'. We'll put up our December poll at the beginning of Jan. Remember, you can nominate a post by clicking the 'Flag' button at the bottom of the post and selecting 'Post of the Month' as the reason.
  • Start a new thread to keep people chatting over Christmas. Distraction can be great when Christmas at home is a bit of a chore. Here are some ideas to get you started:
    1. Christmas card thread (where we can all share our Christmas greetings with each other)
    2. Christmas happy/good times sharing thread
    3. Baking thread
    4. Christmas support thread
    5. Gift ideas thread
    6. Favourite Christmas music / films
    7. Christmas tree photo thread
    8. New Years support thread

If you have any other thread ideas, feel free to make them!

In early January the team will be looking at what you've been doing and who the most active elves have been. We'll be giving out prizes too!

Let’s all work together to support and look out for each other :) 

Comment below if you'd like to be a Christmas Elf!

- Aife
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Comments

  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Im always up for helping out on the boards over Christmas :heart: 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    I'm up for it too :)
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Would liketo help
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Fruit loop Deactivated Posts: 2,762 Boards Guru
    I was secretly hoping you guys would do this again 😂 I'd love to be one 💕
  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    I’d love to be one 💖
    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Noob Posts: 138 The Mix Convert
    Would love to be one :D 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited December 2018

    Heyy. @TheMix Hope this is an okay place to send this massive reply ha  (sorry dunno how to condense it)


    Probably just ignore this comment as probably useless. But just a suggestion.


     But if i can remember right- you take this part of the forum down after like christmas day? But what about making it as “christmas and new year” forum. Cause some people find New year just as much as a struggle as christmas. 


    I personally find new years day harder than christmas day & the few days before & after it to me feel the worse & more lonely than christmas. Just reflecting on bad parts of the year before & feeling alone & like ive got no where in a year, feeling let down by christmas, & feeling the pressure for a really good new year feels actually the most overwhelming thing, comparing yourself to others, pressure to not spend new years eve alone, feeling fat from christmas & people feel like they have no money from christmas & because they cant stick to their new years resoluation & for some - going back to work & probably many others reasons. Know for some people another day in the calander (like with christmas) but can bring lot of emotions for people aswel


    I think i remember hearing vagely last year about how it is the dangerous day for depression & a lot more suicide attempts after christmas day. & its actually the time of year when suicide rates and attempts increase on new years day and helplines are increased.  & i think heard because people dont seek help near christmas, in denial and postpone how they feel and push back to their heads and then all sinks in. I think i definetly heard that somewhere - dunno how accurate it was. So i personally think we need lots of support after that time period too. (Also i do try support all year round here as life is hard but new years is pretty horrible) Or just having space wheree feel less alone would be nice but Idk what others think? 


    And yeah probably just ignore me as ‘new year’ may mean all of january not just new years day. I don’t know and maybe wouldnt want that? But Maybe could do soemthing more?




    But just a suggestion and think was important to say & point out anyway :)


    Post edited by Siena on
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • TheMixTheMix Posts: 3,118 Boards Guru
    Hey @Shaunie thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this. This is a really great suggestion and completely agree with the importance of having a space around New Years and January. I'm going to edit this thread slightly and change the forum name. We usually take it down the first week of January but we can keep it open a bit longer :) 

    Thank you!

    - Aife
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,104 Legendary Poster
    Up for the challenge of helping. I don't want any prizes. Just to help out and not be bored over Christmas. I am about to make the positive playlist from my thread but now is the chance to pm me Christmas songs for a playlist- especially for The Mix. 😉
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    The Mix said:
    Hey @Shaunie thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this. This is a really great suggestion and completely agree with the importance of having a space around New Years and January. I'm going to edit this thread slightly and change the forum name. We usually take it down the first week of January but we can keep it open a bit longer :) 

    Thank you!

    - Aife
    Aw Thank you for reading & glad there wil be that space :)
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Past UserPast User Posts: 976 Part of The Mix Family
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  • TheMixTheMix Posts: 3,118 Boards Guru
    Hey everyone,

    Thanks so much for all of your amazing support! It's been so lovely seeing everyone look out for each other and being so supportive <3 

    We have some prizes that we'd like to send out to you for being amazing Christmas Elves! I'll be in touch soon :) 

    - Aife
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