Is Anyone Else Going to have a No Presents Christmas?

Kudox

I wish my family would agree to no presents really, but we've discussed it in the past and most want to carry on buying, hence my need to get creative!
It's quite hard too when your family keeps increasing every year, ie extra neices and grandchildren!
Sorry about your husbands job, my DH is self employed in construction industry, not a good place to be at the moment.
Anyway good wishes.

tesuhoha

Yes, my husband is in the construction industry. Just hoping things will improve.

Bowski_1011

I'll be totally honest I cannot imagine having a xmas with no decorations and stuff. But my hat goes off to you, if you can't afford your mortgage which is alot more important that one day then good on your for going for it. I agree with the others that it'll probably be one of your better xmas's. It will be a lovely time for you and your husband coz it will show you both whats really important ...and presents isn't one of those things!

There's people all over the world that don't have a 'proper' xmas day, at least you two will have each other and your family are all happy. Think how much better the christmas's will be once you are able to afford it again!

tesuhoha

I'm off to bed now but will be back tomorrow.

mandi

tesuhoha wrote: »

Yeah you're right. This Christmas is suddenly the easiest one we've ever had. Our kids are grown and understand. My daughter suggested it because she has just started a job and doesn't want to spend money and I was relieved because I was wondering how I was going to break it to them.

I think a lot of people will be in the same situation , as you are , and I hope they read this thread .

Christmas isnt about buying the most expensive presents ,or any at all , but the hype , and the advertising dont help

I do feel for parents with young children , the pressures really on them to spend money they cant afford me included, But Im not willing to get into debit , and my children luckily understand

LandyAndy

tesuhoha wrote: »

Strangely enough I am looking forward to Christmas. The tv and dinner and all the rest of it. Maybe our family will still want to see us :rolleyes:

On Christmas day we always drink a toast at 12 noon to 'absent friends'. This year you'll be among those friends.:beer:

tesuhoha

We got through the last recession, though things were tight. It wasnt anything like it is now. When the kids were small I got a Christmas job at Woolworths (of all places) which paid for their presents. I'm glad they are not small now and I dont have to worry about buying them toys.

tesuhoha

LandyAndy wrote: »

On Christmas day we always drink a toast at 12 noon to 'absent friends'. This year you'll be among those friends.:beer:

Thank you so much. You have brought a tear to my eye.

Kudox

Or maybe you'll find that this one is the type of christmas thats right for you.

mandi

LandyAndy wrote: »

On Christmas day we always drink a toast at 12 noon to 'absent friends'. This year you'll be among those friends.:beer:

What a lovely thing to say Landy :j