The grassroots campaign called "Buy Nothing Day," which urged people to stay out of the stores on "Black Friday," or the day after Thanskgiving, was a success, the organizers reported. Not only did the day get major media attention, but volunteers showed up to malls all around the world to spread their message of knocking out the consumerism of the December holidays. Some, like those pictured here, handed out "free samples of nothing."
Now, organizers are touting "Buy Nothing Christmas," a challenge to slow down the spending on piles of presents. For those whose grandmas and kids won't like that idea, they suggest a "Buy Less Christmas," or putting requirements that gifts cost less than a set amount, or be eco-friendly.
"Spend time with family instead, and rediscover how people made merry before the advent of the big-box store," they say.
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I wonder how understanding their kids are going to be with nothing under the tree?
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It has to start somewhere. For years we have given alternative gifts to our children. They didn't like it then, but now they are doing it themselves with their friends.
How much do you think someone would pay for your 'Buy nothing' gifts if some charity would receive 100% of the income?