My cat rescue charity spays and neuters pet cats for people on welfare. Is that giving to animals or people? (And I have noticed that the people who are most outspoken on this issue rarely give to either!)
Ditto everybody except tcayer. I haven’t gotten completely away from giving material stuff at Christmas, but for the last coupla Christmases I’ve given donations to charities in lieu of half of the gifts. Surprisingly, the notion was well received even by my 11-year-old niece.
Actually, between the anticipation (for most, including stores, Christmas ends on Dec 25) and the commercialization, we do fine: when everybody else is done celebrating, we are just starting. And we remember the origin of the holiday season.
Dani Rice about 13 years ago
Now, THERE is a fabulous idea!
kirbey about 13 years ago
I only give to two charities now but the Animal Shelter is #1. Great strip today.cheers,
klesmiley_ Premium Member about 13 years ago
Why can’t we all just get along?
cowcat about 13 years ago
My cat rescue charity spays and neuters pet cats for people on welfare. Is that giving to animals or people? (And I have noticed that the people who are most outspoken on this issue rarely give to either!)
fishbulb239 about 13 years ago
Ditto everybody except tcayer. I haven’t gotten completely away from giving material stuff at Christmas, but for the last coupla Christmases I’ve given donations to charities in lieu of half of the gifts. Surprisingly, the notion was well received even by my 11-year-old niece.
grondinlessard Premium Member about 13 years ago
Great idea! Instead of buying lame gifts for my siblings (who already about all they need), I’ll give the money budgeted to a charity. Thanks!
trekkermint about 13 years ago
so, if you got issues giving to animals,red cross, oxfam,heifer international, homeless kids and adults, unfortunately the list is endless
bmonk about 13 years ago
Actually, between the anticipation (for most, including stores, Christmas ends on Dec 25) and the commercialization, we do fine: when everybody else is done celebrating, we are just starting. And we remember the origin of the holiday season.