Martin's Broadcast Appearances Discussions

Hi Martin, I watched your Live show this week with ideas to save money at Christmas and thought the ban on unnecessary presents was a good one and great way to focus on the real value of Christmas. I was so inspired, I've wrote this rhyme to send to family and friends to see if they want to give it a try this year. Feel free to use it and pass it on, so far I've had a really positive response. I think I've managed to save a couple of hundred pound already but everyone so far have said they wanted to do it but couldn't find a way to approach it. Thank you for the idea and help giving people permission!

An early note and little rhyme,
To suggest a change ahead time.
This Christmas I propose a shift,
An alternative to giving a gift,
Commit to spending less,
And release each other from the stress.

So please can we make a pact,
Of no presents given or wrapped;
We will not buy a gift for you,
And don't buy one for us too,
I hope you will agree,
To join in and go present free.

Think about what we gain instead,
Time, money, space in our head;
And if you like this idea,
Do consider passing on the cheer.
To begin our pact, please reply to me:
'merry Christmas present free'
And if I do not hear from you,
We will carry on as we usually do.