Getting ready for Santaclaus

Iknow it depends on us if we make everyday a Christmas day. I believe deeply that Christmas is not a day to ask for presents, but a day to give love. On this day we remember the birth of a child who wanted peace on earth. Presents are not important; love is all. Trading love for things is a poor barter.

Hi mayka123, that sounds nice. I don't have that much to do getting ready for Santaclaus, I live alone, I do have family, but I still don't do that much. I love to see the whole community, family, friends, businesses getting ready. I love to go shopping and see the Christmas items that are on display. I really love the whole Christmas season, I just don't do that much preparation.

We do a secret Santa, for all of the adults. Everyone gets ONE gift that we pick out of a hat at Thanksgiving. If someone is missing, we choose for them. I can't see spending tons. If we need something, we buy it when we need it, rather than getting into debt for a holiday. Also, my best friend and I adopt a family from Salvation Army for Christmas. I would rather spend the money on someone who has nothing. I do buy for my daughter, husband and granddaughter, and small gifts for my two closest friends. That's it. I never ask for gifts. I ask for experiences. Take me and send me somewhere, a show, a restaurant, etc. I tell them to give me a memory instead of a thing.