What do you want for Christmas? What does it mean to want vs need something? I think one of the differences it that the things we need: family, food, clothing, shelter.. are things that we would do pretty much anything to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. These things are the necessities of life and are top priority. If we think that we "need" anything else, we are mistaking need for want. Things we want are things that make our lives easier, more enjoyable and a