Does Christmas do you in?
Many of us spend 10 or 11 months of the year being as frugal as possible and saving our money as best as possible. On those 1 or 2 months of the year, however, we sometimes lose all control and ruin all the hard work we’ve put in the rest of the year.
It seems the Holiday season brings out the habitual spender in us all. In a mad dash to give the best possible gifts for each and every person that we know, we spend and spend until we can’t spend anymore. And even then we apologize for not spending enough.
While there are many different theories on how to save yourself money during the holiday season, the best way to do so is to not fall victim to the constant comparing and pressure to spend.
The saying “It’s the thought that counts” is merely a nice way of acknowledging a poorly received gift. So what is a gift giver to do?
How do you handle the gift giving season? Do you set a limit for each person? Do you exchange names? Some combination of both? Or do you have your own unique way to handle it?
Let us know! Leave your hints,tips, and secrets in the comments here.
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MoneyMan said,
Wrote on December 25, 2006 @ 9:46 pm
In my family we really only give gifts to the kids. The adults sometimes get some token gifts from the kids, but really nothing beyond that. Christmas is about the kids, not buying expensive toys for your brothers, sisters, and friends.