who else isn't?

Question

going to do the whole x-mas thing? i'm not, i'm fed up of wasting money on people that don't even say thank you, i can't work because of health problems so i not doing x-mas, too much stress and hassle plus a waste of money.

Answer 1

me, i might do the card thing but that will just end up in the bin.

Answer 2

I will be doing Christmas this year but a very muted version of it compared to previous years.It will be my first Christmas as a single parent and it fills me somewhat with dread.The financial part is not what worries me,my son is too young to care whether I buy him a £1 toy or £100 one.What I am dreading is the whole Christmas dinner just the two of us and then him going to his dads at 4pm and me being alone for the rest of Christmas Day.Having said that I am grateful for the fact that unlike some people I am not alone all year round.Some people have no one in their lives at any time of the year and spend Christmas completely on their own.My heart goes out to them.

Answer 3

People understand if you can't work. Some people like to just have a tree and a few nice things to eat and otherwise keep it simple. Some lights and a poinsettia are nice, so is a little Christmas music. Candy canes and gingerbread men are an inexpensive way to add a little "mood"......

You know what, though - if you can just not do Christmas, more power to you :) I kind of like how you feel free enough to sound kind of like a grouchy troll about Christmas with abandon :)

Answer 4

You can make charitable donations on behalf of friends and family, they get sent a card saying"thanks for your gift of a donkey/goat/chickens/tent/schoolbooks to poor Ethiopians" or whatever. I do that every year now for most people and I really don't care what they think because it means someone somewhere is going to be made a little happier. I so dislike the commercialism of Christmas. Most kids I know have far too many toys and people spend money they haven't got on things other people don't want.

Lots of charities do the on-line Christmas card donation thing now and it's quick and easy. I give to Concern but I know Trocaire, Goal & Oxfam all do something similar.

Answer 5

I have given it up too. I can spend three or four times on several people what all of them together give back to me.
This year, tiny tins of candy or biscuits will be it if anything. Besides, we still have to live and eat and pay bills the day after. I will put up my fake tree, but that is just about going to be it.
If I buy much it will be for me. Like today, November 11 is my birthday. I have bought small things for me because I know only a couple of friends will bother to get me anything at all, and forget family. At least what I buy myself for my birthday does not disappoint me, and it will be the same if I have a few bob to spend for Christmas.
BAH! HUMBUG!

Answer 6

A suggestion. Do away with the commercial Christmas and do it the way it was meant to be done. Wish them Merry Christmas and give them something that you made or your time or prayer. Other suggestions are donate some of your time to help the less fortunate and dedicate it to them,remind them of the reason for the season,sing them a song,write them a poem,give them baked goods and last but not least invite them over for a meal.Take the opportunity to remind others that it is not about how much you have,how much a gift cost or what company logo is on it but that it is given from the heart to share in keeping with Christian belief.Peace.

Answer 7

For the past 3 years I have given out over 100 hand made wooden ornaments to people who the majority did not even say thanks. I usually have to start making them right after I finish stuff for Halloween. I figure without counting labor I spend $3.00- $5.00 per person just for materials. I know that doesn't sound like too much but multiply it out and that is too much not to be thanked. I am not giving any gifts this year, except for family.

Answer 8

i'm skipping x-mas as well....i'm not a christian, but was raised with the x-mas traditions-so i've never been one to participate in festivities every year....like you i have health issues and money is an issue, so i won't be buying any gifts....x-mas can be fun, but it can also be stressful....and i don't need any extra stress this year

Answer 9

ME cant afford to being selective have already said to most and sure it will get round but needn't cost a lot ..love the ambiance the cooking going to let someone else have the stress because they want to this year done my bit till next year and who know might win the lotto

Answer 10

The main thing about christmas is the celebration of christ being born. Something that society and their children seem to put at the bottom of their list. I wont spend a dime on the whole commercial side, but I will go celebrate him in midnight mass.

Answer 11

I love Christmas and my children love it. But this year I have decided not to buy so many gifts... I'm not buying Aunts, Uncles Nieces, and Nephews the cost is far too much.