Happy Friday! Happy December!  What are you doing to volunteer for the holidays? Share with us in comments.

Here are some news from the week:

• 6 steps to bring your family together in the spirit of giving
• CNN hero of the year and the top 2012 CNN heroes
• Volunteering can boost skills and advance careers
• Social media for social change infographic
• How social media created a generation of activists
• Using social media for social good
• Engaging youth in a lasting season of giving
• 7 approaches to philanthropy as entrepreneurs