Floating through the Isles in the stores before chistmas ,
@blackcatbetty (555)
United States
December 20, 2008 4:42am CST
I feel like I am not even there. My Christmas spirit is still here with me , yet it is starting to dull . The prices and how everyone is on edge about buying something for everyone . I am staying in this year and playing video games for Christmas . Even my own grandmother is like I broke myself self on gifts this year. I can not afford it . I love my family , and friends , yet I can not put myself outside of my means . I know people tell me , buy before Christmas , get started early , even then it is soo expensive. Do you think you have to buy gifts to be accepted into the Christmas theme? Is this what Christmas is about?
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@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
21 Dec 08
Essentially, it's not really what Christmas is about. I think if people know that you can't afford to give gifts this Christmas then they'll understand. You can send out cards that you made yourself. Or if you have a garden you can just give away some beautiful potted plants. Though the holidays isn't just about gift giving, there are very inexpensive gifts that won't hurt your budget at all.
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
20 Dec 08
Christmas is never about gifts exchanges or buying of presents.. Instead, it should be a get together time between family members and a bonding time ^_^ Things are getting more complicated over a simple joyous occasion.. It's about sharing of joy, so why bother about gifts??
SInce it's celebrating with one's own family members, gifts will not be a problem as all ^_^
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@wolfie34 (26770)
• United Kingdom
20 Dec 08
Sadly the true meaning of Christmas has long gone, the commercial side has taken over and it's all buy buy buy, the pressure is intense and everyone is expected to spend more than they should and get into debt, for what, for two days? You shouldn't have to spend like crazy to show someone that you love them. All the preparation, stress and money just for two days? If you wait till the sales most of the stuff you buy before Christmas is half the price if not more! At the end of the day the thought that counts and people who love you should understand and respect what you can give and not the price of what you give!
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