Alternative Gifting: A Countdown To Christmas
by Marisa
In theory, it's so great: a season dedicated to showering the people we love with cherished gifts. I mean, it's pretty hard to argue against generosity. And yet somehow these altruistic roots often feel lost in the holiday shuffle, as we scramble to find something, anything, to place in that stocking or under the tree. Well, treat yourself to a relieved exhale: this year Daily Mantra has your back with 24 days of alternative gift ideas, prioritizing a more spiritual, eco-friendly, debt-free holiday season.
As our first holiday gift suggestion, inspired by this pretty fantastic ad, Daily Mantra simply reminds you that charitable gifting is always a fantastic holiday option. I mean, sure, you could spend hours, if not days, in a packed local mall, fighting crowds for some item your loved one may be receiving ten times already. Or you could put some Thanksgiving in your Christmas with a charitable donation, spreading the seasonal generosity among loved ones and beyond, throughout the year. Unsure where to begin? Simply visit www.charitynavigator.org for a searchable database of international charities, including a charity evaluator that rates each charity by effectiveness and financial health. Then sit back and enjoy an eggnog, while everyone else is at the mall.
