It's that time of year again. A few things that have caught my attention, in the spirit of Buy Nothing Day: a great Uncle Sam parody (let's call it Uncle Santa) and a new movie by Morgan Spurlock (the Supersize Me guy) about Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping: What Would Jesus Buy? (Watch the trailer here)

Here's how Geez magazine describes it: 

Yes, Christmas shopping is a heavy topic. But these folks sing and dance about it. It's charming, endearing, irresistible. It's the most refreshing gospel message I've seen in a long time. I had a chance to preview the film this summer and I recommend that people see it. Yes, it's still watching a movie. But, for once, it reinforces a worldview I appreciate. Maybe you'll use it as a tool for discussions and street actions of your own.

The Uncle Sam parody below was created by Pierre Bourgeault for use around the themes of Buy Nothing Day and excessive holiday consumption. The graphic is linked to a high-res version he is providing for printing posters and pasting them in appropriate locations. Says Pierre: "Feel free to copy, distribute, send, stick, burn, share or duplicate it as much as you want. My images are copyrighted, but not this one. It is meant to be used... for free. Please just leave the credit at the bottom...you can share the link to the poster directly as well."