Third World artisans get a better price for their work through these volunteer fairs and shops than through similar commercial importers. Encourage people to give funds to worthwhile organizations in someone else's name instead of a purchased gift. The gift is doubled - for the recipient of the funds and the recipient of the honor. Usually a gift card goes to the honoree telling something about the recipient organization. Hold a workshop on alternative ways of celebrating Christmas.
Alternatives offers two helpful Christmas Festival and Workshop Guidelines for planning fall events.
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