I went out last night, and people had Christmas lights and trees up everywhere. I guess everyone is ready to try and feel a little happiness. I put some Christmas stuff out yesterday also.
@CinnamonGirlE These days I see Christmas as a corporate money making festival, as people are encouraged to spend, spend spend. It is almost a duty for people to spend lots of money for gifts. I'm not joining in, as that doesn't make me very happy.
@BillieBun @CinnamonGirlE same. Last year I started just giving my kids cash. I did buy each of them a sweatshirt and a pair of jeans and a book so they each had something to open. I got us tickets to see a Christmas concert together as a family at the PAC in December. I want to focus on spending time together vs “getting stuff”.
@AverageCitizen @BillieBun
Exxaaacccttly! I will give some cash because I have grown kids and almost grown grands. So both some little things to open and cash for these hard times. And craft nights, making cookies, family time. This is the way