Should we give Christmas gifts to our family members, or should we give money to those who suffer big in the world?

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Osama Rahil Popular answer

I think Christmas gifts should be given to the family because there is only one Christmas per year

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Stanley Wilkin

Whether one contribution makes any difference, even orchestrated givining, is uncertain. Clearly doing both is advisable.

Trying to stop the war in Yemen might be more constructive.