On December 18, help us celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day by sharing a selfie and spreading the word about giving an alternative Heifer gift this holiday season. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3

1) Put on your favorite ugly holiday sweater

2) Snap a selfie (We’ll pick some of our favorites and re-share them)

3) Share it on December 18, and tag it with #GiveHeifer

It’s that easy. And it gets better — each time someone shares a sweater selfie on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #GiveHeifer, $5 will be donated* to send life-changing Heifer animals (sans the sweaters) to families in need. If you don't have an ugly holiday sweater, or you just don't feel like sharing a selfie, you can use the adorable animals-in-sweaters photos you'll find below or here.

Feel free to copy these sample posts when you share your selfie, or write your own clever message. Just remember to include #GiveHeifer

Facebook & Instagram:

Happy National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Let’s get into the holiday spirit and #GiveHeifer to make a huge difference in the life of a family struggling with poverty. Together, we can build a better future for all: http://www.heifer.org/give

You don’t need a festive sweater like this to feel warm and cozy this Holiday season. #GiveHeifer gifts that build sustainable, self-reliant livelihoods for families and communities around the world: http://www.heifer.org/give

Twitter:

Happy National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day from me and @Heifer! Get into the holiday spirit and #GiveHeifer http://www.heifer.org/give

This sweater may not be the perfect gift, but @Heifer gifts are always a hit http://www.heifer.org/give #GiveHeifer

Two things that are always in style: Ugly holiday sweaters and @Heifer gifts http://www.heifer.org/give #GiveHeifer

Website:                 www.heifer.org

Twitter:                     @Heifer

Facebook:                https://www.facebook.com/HeiferInternational

Instagram:                @HeiferInternational

Pinterest:                  http://www.pinterest.com/HeiferIntl

*$5 will be contributed per tagged message (up to $20,000) shared publicly through Dec. 31, 2015