Christmas costs family with two children 'at least £182'

Jimmy_31

marlonthemagnificent wrote: »

here's a thought for you

go to a mirror, look at yourself and ask yourself why you feel the need to do post things like this

you're a very sad little man....i suspect you are also very lonely

instead of wasting your time on here...why not use your time to help people less fortunate than yourself

I have said this to him before.

Its obvious to me that something has gone a bit wrong with his life somewhere.

Tears of a crap clown.

worldtraveller

Since when did the amount of money that you spend on Christmas have any relevance, whatsoever, on the pleasure of getting together with your family & friends and enjoying the season. IMHO, anyone that thinks that money is the major factor in that enjoyment is delusional and very sad indeed! However, I guess that one has to accept that a lot of society today look at spending as much money as possible as a prerequisite to enjoying the company of others, who probably have the same, very sad, viewpoint!

macaque_2

MrRee wrote: »

The lowest price for an acceptable Christmas for a low-income family with two children is £182, a study says.

Research for the charity Family Action says the poorest families will spend two-thirds less on the festivities than the average family.

Most UK families will spend between £530 and £682 on gifts, decorations, food and drink, it adds.

But most of the poorer families quizzed for the study said they would spend less than £200.

Hell, my tree cost me £350 .... what will you spend this Xmas?

Well Mr Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past belongs to the 70% club and you have ignored the warnings.

SingleSue

MrRee wrote: »

The lowest price for an acceptable Christmas for a low-income family with two children is £182, a study says.

Research for the charity Family Action says the poorest families will spend two-thirds less on the festivities than the average family.

Most UK families will spend between £530 and £682 on gifts, decorations, food and drink, it adds.

But most of the poorer families quizzed for the study said they would spend less than £200.

Hell, my tree cost me £350 .... what will you spend this Xmas?

Less than £200 on three children, my parents, my ex mother in law, my sister, her husband and 3 children, my brother, his wife and his 2 children and a family friend's two children.

And that includes food....

MrRee_2

I was just reporting on a story on the BBC - don't shoot the messenger!

I will be spending about £5,000 all in I guess, we are staying in a Hotel for Xmas - then we are in a Forest Lodge for New Year. We shall eat out every day, of course. Presents will cost about £2,000.

It's not at all about money ..... it's just how we like to do things, and how we like it costs a certain amount of money.

None of the money will be borrowed as it will be fully paid from my Xmas bonus.

Xmas could cost a lot more, however - as I have spotted a car I fancy, may buy that as a Xmas gift to myself and pop it in the garage with the other 4.

Carl31

MrRee wrote: »

Hell, my tree cost me £350 .... what will you spend this Xmas?

Hi, i have some magic beans here, it sounds like youre just the man to buy them....? Ill give you a good price



350 on a tree for a few weeks? Lol

dave4545454

MrRee wrote: »

I was just reporting on a story on the BBC - don't shoot the messenger!

I will be spending about £5,000 all in I guess, we are staying in a Hotel for Xmas - then we are in a Forest Lodge for New Year. We shall eat out every day, of course. Presents will cost about £2,000.

It's not at all about money ..... it's just how we like to do things, and how we like it costs a certain amount of money.

None of the money will be borrowed as it will be fully paid from my Xmas bonus.

Xmas could cost a lot more, however - as I have spotted a car I fancy, may buy that as a Xmas gift to myself and pop it in the garage with the other 4.

£5,000? why not go the full hog and exaggerate more and say you'll be spending £50,000 over xmas?

the sad truth is that you'll be spending xmas all alone as usual, poor guy:(

MrRee_2

Carl31 wrote: »

350 on a tree for a few weeks? Lol

No, wrong ... I did not get this wealthy by wasting money ... the tree is an indoor/outdoor tree which can be used throughout the year ... maybe on the terrace, by the pond - if it doesn't scare the ducks!

So, the cost is for years .... amazing value for money.

I could have paid more - but struck a bargain ...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Giant-16FT-High-Blossom-Style/dp/B004EAYFA8/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1323207843&sr=8-15

kabayiri

I suspect everyone knows this already, but....Oxfam do a great range of gifts.

If you have any spare cash, and I know things are tight, a goat or chickens are a fantastic gift.

molerat