many could argue that giving handmade actually complicates christmas - and in a way, it probably does. but the simplification comes in other ways: 1. spending less. 2. giving more of your heart, your energy, and thus - more meaningful gifts. 3. less waste - both in packaging and in unused gifts (assuming you think through what you're giving before giving it). 4. better use of your time - i would much rather spend half of a day making a present than two hours stressing out about what to buy, going to the store, finding it, standing in line, etc. the emotional taxation is far less.
i could probably come up with more reasons to give handmade, but you probably get the idea. i had considered taking the handmade pledge this year, but i knew i wouldn't be able to give handmade to everyone on my list, so i'll promote this great network of artisans and others who value handmade gifts. i'm with them in spirit.
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