As you dive face-first into the holiday hubbub, remember that the greatest gift you can give is kindness. Or a rocking pair of slingbacks.

GO
Hudson Highlands Winter Faire
What: The month’s key activities (eating, shopping, eating) in the charming Hudson Valley.
Why: Sipping deli cider by your hot plate just ain’t as fun as doing it out of town.
When: Sat. & Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Highlands Country Club, Garrison, N.Y. (845-424-3254). Free shuttle from the MetroNorth Garrison station.

BUY
MissionMarket
What: Spend in line with your values. Buy education, health care, and food for the world’s needy in a friend’s name.
Why: Who needs another dumb picture frame?
When: Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway, at 19th St. (212-473-3000).

Jimmy Choo Sample Sale
What: Boots, jeweled heels, strappy sandals, pumps, and handbags are 60 percent off.
Why: Stand back, ladies. We’re going in.
When: Fri. noon-8 p.m.
Where: Shoreham Hotel, 33 W. 55th St., b/t Sixth and Seventh Aves.

SEE
South Asian International Film Festival
What: The best and latest from India to Sri Lanka, with after-parties from the Dream Hotel to Cielo.
Why: There’s life beyond Bollywood, you poseur.
When: Thurs.-Sun. Check for showtimes.
Where: Chelsea Clearview West Theater, 333 W. 23rd St., b/t Eighth and Ninth Aves.; or Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St., b/t Sixth and Seventh Aves.

DO
Indie and Small Press Book Fair
What: Readings (Ugly Duckling avant-garde poetry), debates (The Onion vs. The Daily Show), and lectures (How to Make a Best-seller). Plus tons of books on sale.
Why: You never followed through with your “(Insert profession of choice) Diaries” idea. Blast!
When: Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Building, 20 W. 44th St., b/t Fifth and Sixth Aves. (212-764-7021).