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Post #128046 by vintagegirl on Tue, Nov 30, 2004 2:08 PM

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I saw a flyer next to my local supermarket with this website on it:
http://www.adbusters.org/metas/eco/bnd/

I kinda like their idea of a Buy Nothing Day. I wouldn't mind if gifts were eliminated for the holidays (except for the kids, of course). There's already way to much stress in most of our lives and spending money we don't have for stuff we don't need just doesn't seem to enhance the holidays. It could still be a get-together family and friends time just like Thanksgiving, but without the stress and financial burden. I'd rather give gifts for birthdays anyway. Then you can focus on buying for only one person instead of thinking how if you buy for that person, then you also have to buy for this person even though you have no idea what they would like or could use. I know that the act of giving is a part of the holiday, but I just feel that giving should be done without expectation. People shouldn't feel obligated. If I do choose to give something I think someone could really use, I don't automatically expect something in return.

And, no, I'm not expecting any gifts myself. Frankly, I just don't have the room for any more stuff anyway. Sorry, don't mean to be all Bah Humbug about it, but I do wish the focus was a little more on the supposed peace and goodwill towards our fellow humans or helping those less fortunate instead of what gift can I afford that will impress my friend, sibling, lover, etc. I may not have much, but I am thankful for what I do have, which is more than what most people in the world have.