Who over spends at Christmas

[Rossi320]

I have to say I am done,but I ordered more stuff for the niece and nephew and his girlfriend.. just thought I would think they would like it

 

[El Capitán]

I'm all in on Christmas. It's not the price but the idea of giving someone something they want is what makes my holiday.

 

[sablebrush52]

Compared to me, Scrooge is a spendthrift.

 

[woodsroad]

Nobody that has me on their list, that’s for sure.

 

[warren]

I don't have a Christmas/Hanukkah budget so I can't go over. Usually gift certificates at a restaurant I enjoy for a couple of friends and daughter/husband. Toys and books for the grandson. He has a toy store he enjoys and fills a box there with wants. I go in a few days before Christmas and buy the box. They wrap so that's a plus. No stress, I like that. I prefer to be a carrier not victim of stress.

 

[Gimlet]

I overspend all year round. Or is it under-earn..? Bit of both I think.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

At Christmas time, it's the thought that counts... so I just think about buying gifts.

 

[UB 40]

No hurry, no hassle, no gifts, no family affairs as in former times. Just my wife and me with our cheap plastic Christmas tree. We love to cook and drink and smoke and most of all we’re moving to our second home, our - as we call it - ramshackle hut - in Cape Town for summer. We leave in a few days. The kitchen and living room needs some paint.

 

[Gimlet]

No hurry, no hassle, no gifts, no family affairs as in former times. Just my wife and me with our cheap plastic Christmas tree. We love to cook and drink and smoke and most of all we’re moving to our second home, our - as we call it - ramshackle hut - in Cape Town for summer. We leave in a few days. The kitchen and living room needs some paint.

Sounds like an ideal Christmas.

 

[UB 40]

Sounds like an ideal Christmas.

I like it that way. Our neighbour Marlet comes along and brings some cookies, time to talk.

 

[bobomatic]

Our family long ago agreed to forgo the gifts and focus on just enjoying each other. I don't have anything against gift giving... but for us, it's not our focus.

 

[captpat]

We used to spend quite a bit, however as the kids have their own jobs and are able to afford most of what they want. Nowadays we spend a bit on gag/frivolous gifts, instead, we enjoy each other's company as it's one of the few times we get the entire family together.

 

[kcghost]

I used to be a terrible over spender. But I had 4 kids, scads of grandchildren, 3 siblings. and a women who liked jewelry. Man, I was doomed.

 

[gervais]

My wife and I definately "overspend" on gifts.

Now by overspending, I mean we spend alot more than I would like to, not go into debt.

 

[Zero]

I'm only getting myself 5 small items, that can fit in the palm of your hand, this year. A book, 3 table lighters (one for each end table and coffee table), and a pipe. I should come in well under budget

 

[shanez]

I overspend every day of the year.