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I’ve never planned on spending much but the list grows along with the season. I really have no one left to buy for but the list still grows. I know people who insist they be given nothing but the list grows……….

11 years ago. Rating: 12
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For years, probably my whole life, I have only purchased gifts that I could afford. I do not believe in buying gifts for people, if I do not have the money to do so. Nor would I want someone giving me a gift, knowing that a bill would be arriving at their home, after Christmas. Forget the gift....just come and visit me instead.    :)

11 years ago. Rating: 12
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I have a small fortune invested in different craft projects.  IF I do some of them, even crocheting around wooden coat hangers, I have nice (and sometimes useful) gifts for family and friends.  Making a bracelet or earrings with material I already have, or a couple of placemats... simple but nice. I like to do some baking at holiday time, too. 
My sons will not be getting much this year, as I give, give, give all year long. My grandchildren don't need any more toys of any kind, as their parents just bag up the nice things they get and put them in the garage. They don't take very good care of the kids' clothes, either, so maybe I will just plan an outing with the children and my sister (tag team).  My sister feels the same way and is thinking of opening savings' accounts for the kids; of course, Mom and Dad won't be on the accounts.  

OH, to actually ANSWER your question, YES, I plan on cutting back A LOT on holiday giving this year.  I don't celebrate the non-Christian faith-based holidays, so am talking about Christmas.
 

11 years ago. Rating: 12
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Probably won't be cutting back.(sigh).

The usual big party at our place Xmas day.(About 50 of our dearest friends & rellies).

The Grandkid's gifts are already bought & hidden in my wife's walk in wardrobe.

Maggie & I don't exchange gifts anymore. we spend tha money on the kids.

What the heck! It's Christmas!

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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We have had to cut down the last few years,owing to lack of funds,  but we always have a nice Christmas spending time with family and friends. This year my niece had invited us to hers for Christmas day , her sister will be there and her husband and two teenage sons. Our two sons are coming as well, so we will have a lovely day ,I am sure of that.

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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I do a huge party with family, friends and the whole neighborhood two weeks before Christmas. That's my gift.  Christmas has always been big on people and small on presents.

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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I think yes.

11 years ago. Rating: 3
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