I decided to go ahead and sign up for the Mudcat Secret Santa this year, but only because it may afford an avenue for connecting with other catters -- not because I need more "stuff." One option I will give on my "wish list" is for my gift to be a donation to certain charitable organizations, via the Alternative Gift Market or otherwise.

Misophist, in your post on the recent "Secret Santa" thread, you said you would "go for something that was a charity...". Here's a way. And, Stilly River Sage, in reply, you said Misophist was "... obviously you're not a good candidate for the folks-who-are-incurably-cheerful-around-the-holidays program. ... can all use ...some practice trying to understand strangers, trying to anticipate how to give pleasure to people we've never met (within reason. . .).

Wanting to exchange donations to charities does not make one a "bah-humbug!" type. (It could be argued it's more in the true spirit of Christmas than exchanging fruitcakes is -- but I'm not here to put down those who enjoy giving and receiving tangible goodies, too.)

This is simply on kind of "gift" that folks can choose to give and/or receive -- another option for your "Christmas wish list."

Genie