The idea here is to shift the holiday mentality away from a frenzy of consumerism, and more towards that whole peace on Earth goodwill toward men sort of thing. I mean, we all have our own ideas of what "giving" means, but honestly, isn't the gift fair a little closer to the true meaning of the word than what the holiday season has become in our society?
As for the alternative gift fair as a type of braggery, I guess I just see it differently than you do. It's not like the size of the donation has to go onto the card... rather, it's a gesture meant to honor the recipient.
Oh, I totally understand. I don't think it's a bad idea at all. I just think it's a little silly, is all. I don't think the whole card giving part is necessary. You should give money because it's the right thing to do, not because it will make your mom happy.
Actually, I once *asked* for this. For a few years, my parents gave $50 to Habitat for Humanity every Christmas in my name. I thought it was cool and I liked to imagine that some other girl my age got a wallpaper she liked or something in her new house.
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The idea here is to shift the holiday mentality away from a frenzy of consumerism, and more towards that whole peace on Earth goodwill toward men sort of thing. I mean, we all have our own ideas of what "giving" means, but honestly, isn't the gift fair a little closer to the true meaning of the word than what the holiday season has become in our society?
As for the alternative gift fair as a type of braggery, I guess I just see it differently than you do. It's not like the size of the donation has to go onto the card... rather, it's a gesture meant to honor the recipient.
I dunno, that's my two bits.
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I don't mean to sound disrespectful.
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Actually, I once *asked* for this. For a few years, my parents gave $50 to Habitat for Humanity every Christmas in my name. I thought it was cool and I liked to imagine that some other girl my age got a wallpaper she liked or something in her new house.
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