Christmas Is About Presence, Not Presents

Blog   |   by Sarah Allison   |   November 9, 2018

New Dream Youth Fellow Sarah Allison shares her experience and faith-based values around keeping the Christmas holiday focused on transformation and healing.

Freddie & John’s Transition into Parenthood

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   March 3, 2014

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Freddie and John made their baby shower a meaningful celebration of their transition into parenthood.

Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas

Blog   |   by Bill McKibben   |   October 3, 2010

Bangor Daily News: Our Problem With Stuff

Blog   |   by Mark W. Anderson   |   February 24, 2016

Boston College sociologist Juliet Schor explores the issue of stuff in our industrial society; her work among that of others spawned the Center for a New American Dream. 

How We Started a Holiday Share Faire to Build Local Resilience and Create Community

Blog   |   by Rani Jayakumar   |   November 17, 2017

Learn how one California group is boosting local resilience and strengthening community ties by sharing stuff, skills, memories, and stories.

Want to Encourage Gifts That Really Matter? Plan an Alternative Gift Fair!

Blog   |   by Jennifer Oehme Knepper   |   May 4, 2017

It's never too early to start planning an alternative gift fair. Here's one story about getting it done.

Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas

Resources   |   by Bill McKibben   |   April 14, 2017

Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben discusses the "Hundred Dollar Holiday" program he started through local churches in the late-1990s, and why we need to reclaim the true joy of Christmas in our lives.