Needs more important than Wants

"At this festive season of the year, Mr Scrooge," said the gentleman, taking up a pen, "it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. ... We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices."
-- Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol)

At this time of year I like to reflect on others needs more then my own. I often give throughout the year to help with food shelters and our local Union Gospel mission for the homeless, but I need to keep these individuals in mind when out shopping for wants as there are many with needs far more important than my wants.