For a meaningful gift, as well as one that has minimal impact on the earth, give the gift of "You". 

Your time, energy or special skills are often the most appreciated gifts.  Childcare, home-cooked meals, dog-walking, grass-cutting, cookie-baking, resume-writing, personal shopping, business-plan writing, music lessons... Most of us have a skill or can make time to help a loved one's Christmas season extra special.

Plus, you spend less green and its greener for the environment!