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Submitted by The Bargainist on December 4th, 2008

It’s my favorite Christmas tradition. Every year a group of friends and I “adopt” residents in our community who are overcoming drug and alcohol addictions. They are chronically homeless people who now—after many tough years—have their own apartments. It’s a unique program aimed at breaking the cycle of homelessness in our city by giving people apartments rent-free as long as they stay off drugs and earn an income.

To show our support of these men and women, we each select a name and fulfill the items on their Christmas wish list. They don’t ask for iPods or cashmere sweaters. They ask for cleaning supplies and socks. We try hard to give them what they want since our presents may be the only ones they receive. But sometimes we miss the mark. READ THE REST…

Submitted by Uncrate on December 4th, 2008

Contrary to popular belief and a 200 year old song, a partridge in a pear tree would not make a good gift. Even if you can get past the logistics of seeing your uncle Hal walking through the foyer with a large, planted fruit tree in which a bulbous pheasant is residing, the obvious question is where in the heck are you going to plant this tree, and, more importantly, what does a partridge eat? You better hope it’s pears.

Submitted by Trend Hunter on December 4th, 2008

Since Trend Hunter is all about innovation, we see a lot of incredibly
unique gift ideas. In reality, however, good gifts are hard to come by.

On that note, have you ever received a really bad Christmas present? One
where you just knew the horror was showing in your eyes when you grinned,
grinding your teeth in an attempted polite smile, as you thanked the
generous gifter? Yah, so have I. It’s tough because I am so grateful
when people think of me, but honestly, sometimes a card or a nice afternoon
stroll with a cup of coffee would be giving me so much more. READ THE REST…