Christmas season doesn't
have to be complicated

From Kanu Hawaii

OK, the Christmas shopping season has dawned, but don't hyperventilate. Taking a simpler approach to the holidays can preserve some of that sanity – not to mention preserving the Earth. That's the word from Kanu Hawaii, the nonprofit where "sustainability" is a core belief, not just a buzz word.

Kanu's "Simplify the Holiday" campaign this year invites people to commit to specific actions, such as buying energy-efficient tree lights, making donations to needy families or giving gifts of time instead of stuff. Make a certificate for an ukulele lesson, say, or for cooking a meal. Your simpler holiday starts here: kanuhawaii.org.