The holidays don’t only have to be about stress and shrinking wallets. How about making gifts that mean something? Donating time and money to worthy organizations? Attending events that embrace your playful (or wrathful) antagonism against this consumerist season? Check out the Guardian’s ultimate guide to these options, as well as green gifts, efficient neighborhood shopping, and more.
Happy challah-days
Take what you like, leave the rest
‘Tis the season for getting even
Create a celebration that makes your family as uncomfortable as theirs makes you
In the spirit
The Guardian’s guide to holiday giving
She’s crafty
DIY mini altars
Buy by Hand
Places to make and buy homemade gifts
Good things, small packages
Nifer Fahrion’s step-by-step guide to making your own tiny hat
Shopping for slackers
Neighborhood shortcuts for an efficient gift search
All I want for Christmas…
Locals talk about gifts that keep on giving and the ones they wish they could’ve given back
Fuck the holidays
Celebrating, ignoring, or just plain flipping the bird at Christmas
I’m dreaming of a green Christmas
A guide to ecofriendly gifts
Gluhwein by any other name
A miniguide to mulled wine
Nog on the noggin
Jon Beckhardt explores local producers of the holiday treat