Posts about Gifting

Spectacular Without the Spectacle: Gifting and Connection in Black Rock City

July 22, 2026 By Bryant Tan

Maybe you’ve never been to Black Rock City, but you’ve heard the wild stories and seen some intensely awe-inspiring images: ...Read More

April 3, 2026 By Kirsten Weisenburger

If you’ve been to Black Rock City, likely you have a stash of favorite stickers that magically landed in your ...Read More

March 5, 2025 By Allie Wollner

There comes a time in the evolution of (almost) everyone who goes to Burning Man: the day the timer goes ...Read More

April 5, 2024 By Caveat Magister

Some of my least favorite experiences as a Burner are when we become victims of our own success. Often this ...Read More

March 4, 2024 By Brinkley

We display them proudly, like badges of playa honor — slapping them on dusty kanteens & sunworn bumpers ... emblems ...Read More

April 5, 2023 By Kirsten Weisenburger

Burning Man stories very often begin with a crew of friends embarking on a journey into the unknown. This particular ...Read More

August 11, 2021 By Burning Man Project

It’s August 2021, and the Department of Do-ocracy is missing the yearly swag swap. So two of our best creatives ...Read More

December 12, 2020 By John "Halcyon" Styn

Holiday gift-giving has gone off the rails, if you ask me. To stay sane this holiday season, it is critical ...Read More

December 2, 2020 By Christine "LadyBee" Kristen

Something very interesting is happening in this stressful year of 2020. Our makers and gifters have been working overtime to ...Read More

December 24, 2018 By John "Halcyon" Styn

NOTE: I recognize that Christmas is based on a Christian holiday and therefore not Radically Inclusive. However, in this rant ...Read More