How can we spend a beautiful holiday season without spending unnecessarily? The question to ask might be more; what do you want to celebrate during this festive period?
For the small one, Christmas time is intimately connected to the last day, the day to open those gifts and it is quite normal. The frenzy of social activities is not what excite them and that's good.
For the others the holiday season has several meanings. For grandparents it's basically a good opportunity to find his whole world at the same time and see them in joy and gladness.
For parents with young children, the holiday season is a lot more Rock & Roll. It is not easy to escape from work, childcare, purchasing gifts, the office party, dinner with friends and preparing receptions.
Finally, the ultimate question is it necessary to give gifts to everyone?
Do you buy gifts to please others, not to look "cheap", because you've always done that just because you love all the excitement of seeing others open gifts ?
There are no right or wrong answers, you must be totally comfortable with your decision and do not act according to the opinion of others. In addition, you should seriously act on your ability to pay. Obviously, if you're going into debt to buy gifts, it is plain and clear that you should not do so. I do not think that people who receive these gifts would be pleased to hear that you have incurred a debt to buy the gift.
Never forget that the first and most important gift is your presence, your love and your friendship. What we love the most during these festivities is to see her whole world to see and discuss, exchange and have fun together.
Finally, if you want to give the best gift to someone, give some time to a cause of mutual assistance. These needy people are in dire need of help, support, encouragement and desperately seeking a glimmer of hope to get of their situation and that is what may be the best gift that you will succeed in giving to a person. Think about it!
Do not spoil the holidays by spending your money without counting. Make clear what is really important to you and enjoy this time of year to distribute your love and appreciation.