Taking back presents

TTMCMschine

Whether or not they can afford it, my point is - and i did say to you you could be the most eco-friendly shopper if you had read my post properly. People throw money at charities in order to ease their own consciences rather than researching whether this is a good thing, even if it is oxfam. Perhaps you can't think of anything because you have so much stuff already. People should think how they spend their money the rest of the year on things rather than one day alone. It's all very well "giving you christmas presents" to someone else, i wonder who it really benefits - like i said the goats did a lot of damage to Africa last year. Sometimes we (the west) think we're doing good - when really it can cause more harm - you'll have to think about that if you really want to help other people abroad.

daveb1_2

melaniec wrote:

TTMCMschine I'm quite offended by your comments.
You have failed to take into account not everyone in the world has debt problems. My family have asked and asked me for a list for christmas and I got the point where i was scrapping round trying to find things to put on the list and I hated it. So I suggested people gave my gift to some one else and chickens and goats are an option. I have no conscience to ease.

You have no information about me for all you know i could be self sufficient living off vegtables in my garden.

My point was that I am going to have gifts - and instead of having pointless things i don't want or need I'd rather they made a donation to a charity instead.

Prehaps you should look at the wider picture and while we're at it as far as I am aware my family don't have any problem debts and our usual gifts are around anywhere from £5 to £15.

I think you are quite correct. We all have too many 'things'. Christmas should not cause financial problems. We know its coming every year and on the same date. Shop within your means always and if you dont really need it dont have it. That is the greatest gift you can give to your family, learning when you dont need it even if everyone else thinks they do.

Better to buy later in the year when theres something you might want or as you say donate to a cause you like or even our very own homeless/elderly/ill people in our own country.