[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by mac9

Actually, we no longer shop for Christmas. My brother-in-law is pastor of a church that has a meals on wheels program. Each family member donates to the church. When we all lived near each other, we would spend Christmas at my mother-in-law's house and, as adults, we realize that we really didn't need much of anything and preferred to donate to those who do need. Kinda makes life a lot simpler and closer.

Mac, like you we also donate to charities rather than giving Christmas gifts to family and friends. Doesn't it feel great not shopping for Christmas? We don't have any really little ones, and that makes a huge difference.

I have to confess I shopped this afternoon at Bealls. They keep emailing me coupons for $10 off a purchase of $25. It wasn't crowded at all. We even buy our Keurig coffee with our coupons.