Sponsored Scrooge Day!
by I decided to do a Sponsored Scrooge Day instead of splashing out on a big Christmas dinner, decorations, and so on. I decided to ask people to donate to charity through not buying me gifts or sending me cards… just to sponsor me to opt out of the Christmas festivities altogether.
YES IT’S TRUE!
My Christmas is forthwith cancelled. I live alone with my cat and have nobody to upset by not putting up a Christmas tree or decorations. Sure, the street I live in has lights like Las Vegas flashing into the darkness right now and kids have their Santa Please Stop Here signs on the lawns. People who visit my home look around and see only one Christmas card, one which was delivered by the church to every home in the area. No sign at all of Christmas coming apart from that. They look confused as they walk through my door, but I explain all to them.
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I AM SCROOGE FOR A DAY!
I am not exactly saying Bah! Humbug! but I am saying NO to Christmas. Why? Why not… ha ha! Why should I conform to it all as the neighbours do? When I thought about that I figured that when there were children starving in the world and who Santa wouldn’t be coming to, then I would rather skip Christmas and be like Ebenezer Scrooge with a heart. No, I don’t mean go buy a poor clerk a big fat goose for dinner. I mean just skip the whole conformity to Christmas altogether and divert the cost of it to charity.
I AM SEEKING SPONSORSHIP TO SKIP CHRISTMAS…
After all, I have had 58 of them so missing one is going to be no big deal, is it? If people just give me the money that they would have spent on a card and gift for me I could give that to the truly needy. To me that makes more sense in this economic climate and with so much world poverty. I have all I need and don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but I really don’t need anything more.
THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY SATISFYING CHRISTMAS! I WILL LOVE IT! It is better to give than to receive.
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Post Commentashan1614
On December 8, 2011 at 5:47 pm
A novel and very good idea. There are so many people who need more than we do.
KittyK
On December 8, 2011 at 7:25 pm
My Christmas tree is up, my outside lights are up and on a timer, my gifts are wrapped and under the tree and I am happy with my decision! I do give to several charities and it will be no different this year. Sorry, but I am unable to join you on your sponsored day!
SharifaMcFarlane
On December 8, 2011 at 10:21 pm
I think there are many people who would be glad to just have a job this Christmas Rose.
stonecutter
On December 8, 2011 at 11:48 pm
a noble deed. but dont forget to enjoy yourself too.merry christmas.
Kristie Claar
On December 9, 2011 at 3:46 am
Love it! I am not against Christmas but I am with you on the tree thing. If it were not for my husband, I wouldn’t put up a tree. And when he is not around, if it weren’t for my mother, there would not be one up either. But I’m told I need to do it for the kids. I guess, but I celebrate Christmas for it’s true meaning and I too would rather give than receive.
Kristie Claar
On December 9, 2011 at 3:46 am
Love it! I am not against Christmas but I am with you on the tree thing. If it were not for my husband, I wouldn’t put up a tree. And when he is not around, if it weren’t for my mother, there would not be one up either. But I’m told I need to do it for the kids. I guess, but I celebrate Christmas for it’s true meaning and I too would rather give than receive.
Kristie Claar
On December 9, 2011 at 3:47 am
Love it! I am not against Christmas but I am with you on the tree thing. If it were not for my husband, I wouldn\’t put up a tree. And when he is not around, if it weren\’t for my mother, there would not be one up either. But I\’m told I need to do it for the kids. I guess, but I celebrate Christmas for it\’s true meaning and I too would rather give than receive.
Vivek Ratan
On December 9, 2011 at 5:44 am
Lovely share,Rosetta
saniagul
On December 9, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Love your article and your spirit!
misterdd
On December 9, 2011 at 6:32 pm
very nice, but at least you must have some christmas spirit, sing and dance
ImKarn23
On December 9, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Lovely, Saint Rosetta! you are an incredible person! when i grow up i want to be just like you!
bolive
On December 12, 2011 at 1:46 am
nice share!
Franwrihot82
On December 13, 2011 at 7:50 pm
well what you are doing is very noble. In a sense you are the reform scruge lol
. well I think it is important to receive and give. so enjoy it laugh, dance, smile.