Is it considered to be re-gifting if it's donated?

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I just responded to a discussion asking about re-gifting and it got me thinking about whether it is really considered re-gifting if you donate the item? Let's say you get something that just isn't for you, or that you already have - is it considered re-gifting if you donate the item? Every year after Christmas my son and I go through our things and whatever we don't want or things we think we wont need we donate - whether they are old or new. Do you think this is more acceptable than re-gifting to another individual, or does it make a difference? Honestly, I figure that as long as the item is still bringing someone joy it has served it's purpose and this way it is bringing joy to a stranger and me - because I get to feel the joy of helping someone during the holiday's. I get joy two-fold!