Personally, I'm sick of the pressure to give gifts.
2006-12-20 04:24:36 · 18 answers · asked by Maharini 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I know what you mean. I think that the sentiment of it all is lost at times of what Christmas is about. I would rather have my family and friends around me that I love then any gifts. A simple card would do and if that is homemade, even better. My kid made something in wood class and I told him thanks for the Christmas present. He was going on and on about getting me something and I pointed out to him that what he made was just what I wanted ( and it is).
Here is what I do when I do not have enough money to buy lavish gifts for everyone. Go to the dollar store and get Christmas coffee mugs (or what kind you like) Put some candy canes and other candy in it ( or whatever suits you) and wrap it in saran wrap with a bow. Viola, and not very expensive.
Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best.
2006-12-20 04:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas, like everything else in life, is what you make of it. It doesn't matter that "it has become so commercial" or whatever. I love buying gifts, and get a total thrill of seeing my family/friends open what I've given. I do use a credit card to pay for gifts, but only because I order online or becasue it is much easier to return, if needed. I will have the bill paid by February at the latest.
I give some people candy that we make, and I can tell you, it is a very sought-after gift. People start asking about it in the summer! For everyone else, I set a personal limit of $40., as that is what I can reasonably afford. I've also told some friends I need to opt out of gift giving altogether.
Don't do more than you can. Set your own limits and stick to them. Christmas is about joy and happiness, not resentment at feeling pressured.
2006-12-20 04:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have, that's why I'm not doing Christmas this year and made a pack with my friends. Its not about the gifts its about the love people share. I think its diminished over time. Today buying gifts is something people feel pressured into doing this time of the year.
Christmas is so commercialized and corporatist its not even funny. What happen to the original meaning!
2006-12-20 04:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by Pudge_Monsta 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't buy gifts until your credit card bulges... It is ok to buy your relatives and friends gifts but keep it simple. You don't need to go into debt to buy them things that they probably won't appreciate and they would end up selling the item on Ebay anyways. You shouldn't bankrupt yourself just to please everyone around you. Make a simple gift like something under $10.00 and you won't go deep into debt.
2006-12-20 04:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never NEVER gone into debt for gifts... I shop all year and save thousands of dollars on the stuff I buy. I feel no pressure, I give ONLY to who I desire to give to and NEVER give out of obligation.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh life is good!!
Merry CHRISTmas!!
: )
2006-12-20 05:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I came close to going into Debt because like most people, we all want to be able to please our family and friends in hopes that they like what we give them. I do feel pressure though, especially this year because I have certain items that m fiance wants and Im having a hard time finding them. I know he will like whatever I get him anyway but I really want to show him that I tried hard to find this rare item. All you have to do is keep your head up and don't go crazy!
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-20 04:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fantasy686 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just a little from using all my store cards but i try to pay them off at the beginning of the year.
you need to make a budget. there has been a couple of years that i really couldn't afford Christmas gifts so i made a budget of $20.00 per person. everyone understood that i couldn't afford gifts and they appreciated everything i got for them. Thank God i have a pretty understanding family!!!
2006-12-20 04:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by mmh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never go in debt to buy gifts. Staying within my budget is my moto. It takes too long to get out of debt.
2006-12-20 04:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by mom35 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not going in debt!!! I am buying some gifts - but my bank account is not all that to be buying for everybody!
2006-12-20 04:29:56 · answer #9 · answered by Topez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, if you can't afford the gifts, then don't buy them. It doesn't make sense to put yourself in more debt!
Your family will understand.
2006-12-20 04:26:21 · answer #10 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋