The holiday season is rapidly approaching and it’s time to think about family, friends, festivities, and the holiday tradition of… gift giving!

Have you ever received a gift, glanced at the giver with puzzlement and confusion and wondered… “What were they thinking?” Right then and there, you knew that particular gift was not even going to be re-gifted! It was on its way out and we mean fast!

To make your gift giving more environmentally friendly this holiday season, here are TWELVE green gift ideas from The Diva:

Give “consumable gifts” – nothing wrong with chocolates, jams and wines.
Become a “Zoo Parent” – most zoos have lots of animals to choose from!
Donate to a friend’s favourite charity – and both of you will feel warm-fuzzy!
Share the gift of friendship. What about dinner and a movie in January?
Offer to babysit and let your friends enjoy a “date night” of their own.
Visit neighbours who have moved to a Retirement Residence.
Plan an evening at a Comedy Club for the young people you know.
Bake cookies with your grandchildren. Then, share the treats with neighbours.
Pick a theme and create a movie experience… at home!
Buy the newest best-seller for six of your closest friends and start a Book Club in the New Year!
Schedule a get-together and go skating outdoors.
Make sure to find a spot with a warm fire and hot chocolate!
Think of something totally outrageous and… find someone to do it with you!