although the real "12 days of christmas" is supposed to start Christmas day and go through Epiphany (when you take the decorations down), i thought this a relevant post for now. These are abbreviated from a list created by NCC Eco-Justice. . .
1. Send Electronic Christmas Cards (or use Recycled Paper Cards)
2. Make Your Own Decorations (wreath, garland, ornaments, etc)
3. Buy a Living, Local Christmas Tree (and plant it after Christmas)
4. Use LED Christmas Lights (90% less energy used)
5. Do Your Christmas Shopping with Reusable Bags
6. Give homemade, used or non-material gifts (see more links to the right)
7. Buy Local and/or energy efficient gifts that are minimally packaged.
8. Use Reusable or Recycled Gift Wrap
9. Practice Alternative Giving (donate to a charity in a friend/family name)
10. Limit Your Travel (carpool, train, or drive before flying)
11. Serve Local Food for at least one part of Christmas Dinner
12. Pause and Remember Why We Celebrate! (see "pause more" links to the right)
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