Celebrating a simple Christmas honors Christ who was born and lived simply. It also saves resources for the poor and protects God's earth.
Americans spend $4 billion for holiday cards (enough to fill a football field eight stories high!) That's a lot of money, trees, and fossil fuels.
Alternatives are:
1. Send a note this year saying you won't be sending cards in the future.
2. Send cards to only half your list this year, and the other half next year.
3. Send cards only to people you will not see in person.
4. Discontinue sending cards altogether or do it every other year.
5. Pare down your list: people you haven't seen or spoken to in 2 years; neighbors; services providers; college roommates and business associates.
6. If you feel guilty not sending a card to someone, say a silent prayer and blessing for them instead.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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