Just outta curiosity. If you were to come into a little extra money (lets say $300-$500) this month. Would you help a needy family have a great Christmas, or would you spend it on yourself and your family? Even though you have already finished with your Christmas shopping for them.
2007-12-13 03:39:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Christmas is all about the spirit of giving. We've lost sight of this in all the commercialization. I'd donate to different charities and buy toys for the toy drives, and definately support the local food bank.
I've already done this in a small way this year. I pretty much qualify for some of those charities myself. I remind myself though that no matter how bad times are for me, there are those who are worse off.
2007-12-13 03:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by teffieg 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would use it to buy groceries and do a small amount of Christmas shopping, including setting aside what I would need to be able to fly to see my parents during the time one airline is doing special rates. Whatever's left, I would absolutely give to charity.
You see, with the money I have, every penny is accounted for. as it stands, the earliest I can do ANY Christmas shopping is the Friday before Christmas. I don't even have grocery money until then, nor do I have enough food in my house to last until then. For January, after paying for all the necessities (rent, utilities, food, medical, loan payments, etc.), I only have approximately $100 left for the month for any sort of entertainment or emergency (car repairs or whatever high priority thing comes up). I hate budgets.
2007-12-13 12:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by Erin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be my intention.. but we donate to a needy family anyways, regardless of having the extra money or not. My husband is Muslim, so on top of spending money on Christmas gifts for my family and each other.. we also donate money for his holiday, Eid, which falls on December 20th this year. This particular Eid holiday is meant for those who are working, even if they don't have a lot of money, donating food to the poor.. as much amount as you can do.. so if we fell into the extra cash.. it would be helpful in affording it. Best Wishes!
2007-12-13 12:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by Cupid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was finished I would find a needy family and donate some gifts to them. I would put some in my bank though~
2007-12-13 12:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by blonde n love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would half it,the only thing I really need is to fill my propane tank ,it simply must last untill jan.If not then I will be colder than now.The rest to charity.In spite of all our and families hardships I am thankful everyday for what I have and do not mind sharing even that.God bless you and a Merry Christmas to you.
2007-12-13 15:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by peppersham 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the recent problems we've had with the ice storm and power outages, I'd probably have to use the money for repairs and that sort of thing. Any other given time, I'd give the money to charity.
2007-12-13 11:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just bought a house, so I'd probably keep the money for now. You never know. I don't want to end up having a run of bad luck and become one of those people in need...
If you asked me in 5 years or so though; I'd probably be far more willing to part with that money...
2007-12-13 11:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well with things being so pricey these days, maybe you might need other things to prepare for next year, it would be hard not to spend it on necessary things...
I would however give it to charity
2007-12-13 12:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by ROLANDO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd donate some to charity, and put the rest in my savings account. =)
2007-12-13 11:41:59 · answer #9 · answered by Katy B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would put it in my savings account...I'm needy.
2007-12-13 11:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by curlz 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋