The question is whether we Christians will, as so often, write it off because of the things we don’t like about it, and miss the point that is so pertinent to us…

We definitely need to escape our slavery to Mammon. Good for you, Peter, on finding some steps forward

Cheers

My family has been very frustrated with the whole commercialization of Christmas and its unrealistic expectations. In my world everybody has what I can “afford” to buy them … but wants what I can’t! This came to a head last year and we tried to change things but it wasn’t too successful. So we began to ask some questions.

While talking with some friends we discovered a new way of doing Christmas & it sounds great. We are trying it this year. This is how it works:

The children get presents – but from 12 years of age on the game-plan changes as follows.

Those who want to participate in the giving & receiving of presents, buy one present only.
The challenge is to buy one present for a maximum of $15.
Males purchase a male present.
Females purchase a female present.
The presents purchased are then shared amongst those who bought presents… 1 present each.

Goodbye unrealistic expectations.
Goodbye shopping madness
Goodbye crippling Christmas Credit Card debt.
Hello – we’ve got time & energy to enjoy our family & friends again

To quote the old Medicare add “I feel better now”.

Peter