I am not Christian so have never received or given a Christmas present personally. But starting the advertising in October must place a lot of pressure on families and individuals who don't have much money.
I think if I was Christian, I think I would decorate my living room and invite everyone to dinner. Each family could bring a cake, bottle of wine or a basket of fruit instead of a present. Of course the big gift shops would hate my idea.
We've pared way down and Christmas is much quieter and simpler now and much happier for me without so much stress. Simpler food, few presents, not always celebrated on the 25th, because of work. It's really nice.
Yes I have done quite a lot so far & like you, I haven't left the house to do it. Once December rolls around I cannot seem to handle the crowds so I prefer to do most of mine online where & when I can.
My shopping is going very slowly, I have bought only three gifts so far, a fourth will have to be ordered next month with a "day before Christmas" delivery date and all adult family members will be getting cash in a card.
I am not Christian so have never received or given a Christmas present personally. But starting the advertising in October must place a lot of pressure on families and individuals who don't have much money.
ReplyDeleteI think if I was Christian, I think I would decorate my living room and invite everyone to dinner. Each family could bring a cake, bottle of wine or a basket of fruit instead of a present. Of course the big gift shops would hate my idea.
We've pared way down and Christmas is much quieter and simpler now and much happier for me without so much stress. Simpler food, few presents, not always celebrated on the 25th, because of work. It's really nice.
ReplyDeleteYes I have done quite a lot so far & like you, I haven't left the house to do it. Once December rolls around I cannot seem to handle the crowds so I prefer to do most of mine online where & when I can.
ReplyDeleteMy shopping is going very slowly, I have bought only three gifts so far, a fourth will have to be ordered next month with a "day before Christmas" delivery date and all adult family members will be getting cash in a card.
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