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With a little planning anyone can give Christmas presents that are thoughtful, original, recycled and homemade that make a difference to the environment.

Try to picture a world without gifts. There would be no colorfully wrapped presents, nothing under the Christmas tree or in Santa's stockings.

Christmas gift giving is a tradition that has been passed down for countless generations.

A wonderful variety of celebrations will take place across the world as the year draws to a close, incorporating traditional foods, decorations, rituals and superstitions. While the end-of-year festive season has come to be strongly associated with Christmas celebrations, its origins are thought to be in the northern hemisphere winter solstice and the ancient rituals that marked it.

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. Hamilton Wright Mabi

Once the big day is over and you’re feeling smugly satisfied with your green frugal Christmas, it’s time to head off for that longed-for holiday. However, there's no place like home, especially during the holidays, so why spend so much time, energy, and money traveling when everything you need is right at home? Pretend you’re a tourist and visit your own town. Call the AAA, visit your Chamber of Commerce and visit your local government website. You’ll probably be amazed at the attractions you’ve taken for granted and never visited and you will be helping keep your local economy strong.