Shoppers around the country say they are planning to spend an average of $907 for gifts this holiday season, down from $942 last year according to the 21st annual survey on holiday spending from the American Research Group, Inc. The overall average planned spending is down about 4% from 2005.
I spent $0 unless you consider food an expense...then about $50. How much did you good little sheep spend? How much debt did you encur? Was it worth it? Finding yourself with lots of garbage today?
2006-12-26 08:30:20 · 5 answers · asked by teeyodi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I spent way too much, but incurred no debt. I did not spend what I could not afford to. I am a mother of five, who not only starts shopping in January for the following Christmas, but I buy for those that are less fortunate and in need. I don't pay attention to the monetary aspect. Christmas isn't all about the gifts honey.
2006-12-26 08:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I spent about $450 this year, about $250 less than last year.
Oh and incurred no debt, and it only took me 15 minutes to clean up the mess. WOW
Totally worth it.
2006-12-26 16:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by J M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than $1, less than $1,000,000. No debt.
Each present I gave was a thoughtful expression of my love for people in my life. It was worth it. And no, I don't have lots of garbage today.
*You sound angry. Perhaps it time to focus your attention on something good.
2006-12-26 17:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by ☼Grace☼ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I spent less than $500 and that's about the same as previous years.
Bah, bah bah.
Mooo. Oink Cluck.
2006-12-26 16:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent $98, $231 less than last year.
2006-12-26 16:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by You Lames! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋