This Christmas, instead of buying each other more stuff, why don't we agree to put that money toward people who actually need it? Donate to a food bank, a shelter, a local charity, or help someone in your community who's having a rough time.
We keep the dinner, the time together, all the good parts. Just skip the obligation to buy something because someone is buying something for you. And if you're struggling yourself, there's no obligation to give money either. A tradition that benefits the poor instead of making the rich richer.
Anyone else up for this? How would you bring it up with your family? I tried and got a lot resistance. Seems like a no brainier to me.