One cannot enjoy festivals if the Money Budget is less
By Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49753)
India
October 17, 2019 9:02pm CST
We have do many festivals happening this month. First we had Dusshera, then Karwa Chauth yesterday. Now Diwali is coming. Yet this year, my finances are not in good shape. Some expenses shoot up during the festivals. I have to keep a close tab and at times feel stressed.
Some people say that festivals are meant to be enjoyed but how can one do if finances are tight?
Well in a way I am just trying to get through and as for joy, forget about it!!
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11 responses
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
18 Oct 19
That is true. You need money to enjoy the occasion. You may not believe it but I save money starting in January for my Christmas spending.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
18 Oct 19
@Alexandoy yes that is the best way. My problem is not only about myself but due to some historical legacies.
And some events that led to spikes in certain areas and I could not save during those times.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@LadyDuck the problem is that even some average looking expenses are pinching this month and the people around me sometimes do not understand it or it can be hard to have them understand.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@LadyDuck
Well it is hard time for me but I am trying to cope up.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@LadyDuck Thanks for your concern and I am working the best I can.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@DianneN well I am trying though it can be a bit hard.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
18 Oct 19
@Ladanger some of the things are mandatory, so have social implications, so unavoidable and that adds to the stress.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@Ladanger
It is a bit tough as I also have a problem of overall incoming earnings as well. But yes, I need to still save more.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
18 Oct 19
I hope you'd find a way to enjoy the festival without breaking the bank
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@freelancermariagrace well I am trying but the days of this month are a bit hard in terms of money.
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@Starkinds (32737)
• India
18 Oct 19
I have also a big issue of tight budget so I am spending very less money. 
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@Starkinds I can understand that it is quite tough to do.
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@psanasangma (7910)
• India
18 Oct 19
Same situation with us in Christmas and New year eve.. we always worried ... but as long as all the family members are around we can make it special with small budget also..
Earlier days we love shopping for christmas but nowadays we stop buying new clothes, new shoes etc except the food item that we need on festival days and little decoration
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@psanasangma I can understand your situation. I wish that it improves.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
18 Oct 19
I am sorry to hear it but believe me it is the same here for us.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
19 Oct 19
@amnabas
Yeah but at times, life can be quite hard. And now a days, it is money that helps us achieve most of the things.
Thanks for responding.
@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Oct 19
Well, I hope you can still enjoy the festivities without spending too much money
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
18 Oct 19
@RasmaSandra the problem is that mind is so occupied with how to manage various expenses that the thoughts of joy vanish altogether.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
18 Oct 19
I hope you can enjoy the festivals even on a low budget.
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