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Originally Posted by pipinfort
Any amount spent at Christmas is to much in my opinion, i hate it, its all about money, money, money.......it puts people who can`t really afford it into debt and those that can just throw money at the kids.! i`m a real xmas humbug  |
Totally agree! It's ok when kiddies are little coz it can be quite magical. But for grown ups...
The adults...over 18..in our close & extended family don't buy prezzies for each other anymore. That way we can go and buy something for ourselves if we want to, that is really wanted/needed.
Haven't bought cards for a few years either, just make a small donation to a charity instead.
Only prezzies myself and Brian will be getting are for my 2 grandsons and his grandaughter.
As for the food...that has always annoyed me. It's a few days, can't justify the expense some people go to, it's ludicrous.
As for how much to spend on kiddies, you cut your cloth don't you? If you spend beyond your means to provide for Christmas, it sets a precedent all year round.
Remember one Christmas when my older kids were little, the only things they got were from jumbles, or cuddly toys I had made. Don't remember any complaints!