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Originally Posted by billethkid
I have become disenchanted by the evolution of the over abundance of gifting at Christmas time. While it all is 100% well intended, it just has to be a time consuming and for some a finacial burden.
There has been talk for years about drawing names out of a hat or one gift for each couple (excluding the kids) etc. For us with 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grand children, as an example, it has become a real challenge.
It seems Chritmas has become way to commercialized. Proof this year with retailers rolling out Christmas "stuff" the first week in October. Black Fridays now morhing into black Friday WEEK!!!
Maybe I am getting old but the marathon of aquiring and then going through the pile of gifts has taken the shine off the season.
What have others done to bring some sanity and normalcy back to the spirit of the celebration of Christmas?
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On one hand, I agree that "Christmas has become way too commercialized." On the other hand, I like to see a vibrant and thriving economy. So I have mixed feelings about it.
I only exchange a gift with one person and we try to keep it within reason, like under $10 dollars.