Buy Nothing Day

Has anyone heard much about this new movie/documentary called 'What Would Jesus Buy?'. It's directed by the guy who starred in the 'SuperSize Me' documentary a few years ago. Apparently, this new movie is a good stand against consumerism, with a 'Christian angle' ...if you could call it that. It does poke a little bit of fun, by mocking the stereotypical televangelist, but who doesn't mock those guys??? However, it seems that it's message is that we've cheapened the season by making it a season to spend and collect debt.

So with that in mind, TODAY is international 'Buy Nothing Day'! Unless you read this super-early, it might be too late to jump aboard, but this idea could be fun to do for ourselves today or another day. A day where we buy nothing! I know a day might not change much, but the organizers say that it "isn't just about changing your habits for one day" but "about starting a lasting lifestyle commitment to consuming less and producing less waste". I'm aboard that idea.

Let me know your thoughts.