You don’t have to be religious to think this is a good idea.
The Pope gently suggested that people spend less on Christmas – and give the money they save to those in war-ravaged Ukraine.
‘It is nice to celebrate Christmas and have parties but let’s lower the level of Christmas spending a bit,’ Francis said.
‘Let’s have a more humble Christmas, with more humble gifts. Let’s send what we save to the Ukrainian people, who need it,’ he added.
“The Ukrainians ‘are suffering so much. They are hungry, cold. So many people are dying because there are no doctors or nurses.
‘Let’s not forget them. Christmas, yes, in peace and with the Lord, yes, but with Ukrainians in the heart.’