Christmas is a Christian Holiday that was meant to focus on Christ Birth. Guess it is times like these where Christians will still have Christmas and Anti-Christians can have their greed filled holiday X-MASsively this year. Your gonna get what you pray for; maybe not exactly you way the intended. They wanted Christ out of the Holiday; well his name has been removed from most commercial advertising, and the results on the holiday? So consider this, those in power are continuing to remove mention of he and God at every corner possible in Government - separation of Church and State; what do ya think the over all prosperity of this country will look like when they accomplish it?
Mark - 14 years ago
Yeah, it's been a tough one this year. I am staying positive and working every angle that I can to support my wife (who is in school full time) and myself. Christmas this year may be home made gifts. Just remember that these times are won't last forever, instead of being angry, make memories out of it. It will get better, and we will all be stronger because of it. Keep moving forward!
Nick NYC - 14 years ago
Christmas or 'The Holidays' is just for trend whores willing to spend on credit.
90% of what is bought or given as gifts if hocked on Ebay or Craigslist anyway.
It feels good not having to stand on line and deal with extreme rudeness both on the part of the customer disservice you find in most stores and 'fellow shoppers'
John - 14 years ago
We are part of a family and extended family of average U.S. incomes. That means that we have more income than we NEED. Many of our family members understood when my wife and I said a few years ago that except for youngsters we were not sending Christmas gifts, but were making charitable donations in the their names. Usually the donation goes to some international or domestic project to help others earn a living/education or such. This year those donations will be a bit smaller in dollars, but the same percentage of our income as in the past.
Paul - 14 years ago
We will be lucky to go to gararge sales to get presents this year. We have even discussed not giving gifts this year and sending out e-mails or even a welcome facebook note to all our friends. Pregnant wife, unemployed for over six months. Our Government is more concerned about passing socialized healthcare coverage than creating jobs. Unfortunately, if they aren't carefull there will be no more tax revenue to pay for their spending. All I want for Chistmas is a job which pays ENOUGH to support my family. Presents are now considered discretionary income. Who has that these days?
Charlie H. - 14 years ago
We limit our per-person spending to $100 or less. In 1990, I was laid off after 16 years with the phone company. I began a new family tradition: year-long shopping at thrift stores. I used to set a $5 limit per gift, but I've had to raise that amount to $10. At first, the kids weren't impressed, but, now, as adults they look forward to the "Goodwill gifts." For one thing, these items are total surprises, and it keeps my Christmas-spirit alive all year as I make my hunt for the unusual yet appropriate "gift."
Christmas is a Christian Holiday that was meant to focus on Christ Birth. Guess it is times like these where Christians will still have Christmas and Anti-Christians can have their greed filled holiday X-MASsively this year. Your gonna get what you pray for; maybe not exactly you way the intended. They wanted Christ out of the Holiday; well his name has been removed from most commercial advertising, and the results on the holiday? So consider this, those in power are continuing to remove mention of he and God at every corner possible in Government - separation of Church and State; what do ya think the over all prosperity of this country will look like when they accomplish it?
Yeah, it's been a tough one this year. I am staying positive and working every angle that I can to support my wife (who is in school full time) and myself. Christmas this year may be home made gifts. Just remember that these times are won't last forever, instead of being angry, make memories out of it. It will get better, and we will all be stronger because of it. Keep moving forward!
Christmas or 'The Holidays' is just for trend whores willing to spend on credit.
90% of what is bought or given as gifts if hocked on Ebay or Craigslist anyway.
It feels good not having to stand on line and deal with extreme rudeness both on the part of the customer disservice you find in most stores and 'fellow shoppers'
We are part of a family and extended family of average U.S. incomes. That means that we have more income than we NEED. Many of our family members understood when my wife and I said a few years ago that except for youngsters we were not sending Christmas gifts, but were making charitable donations in the their names. Usually the donation goes to some international or domestic project to help others earn a living/education or such. This year those donations will be a bit smaller in dollars, but the same percentage of our income as in the past.
We will be lucky to go to gararge sales to get presents this year. We have even discussed not giving gifts this year and sending out e-mails or even a welcome facebook note to all our friends. Pregnant wife, unemployed for over six months. Our Government is more concerned about passing socialized healthcare coverage than creating jobs. Unfortunately, if they aren't carefull there will be no more tax revenue to pay for their spending. All I want for Chistmas is a job which pays ENOUGH to support my family. Presents are now considered discretionary income. Who has that these days?
We limit our per-person spending to $100 or less. In 1990, I was laid off after 16 years with the phone company. I began a new family tradition: year-long shopping at thrift stores. I used to set a $5 limit per gift, but I've had to raise that amount to $10. At first, the kids weren't impressed, but, now, as adults they look forward to the "Goodwill gifts." For one thing, these items are total surprises, and it keeps my Christmas-spirit alive all year as I make my hunt for the unusual yet appropriate "gift."