Comments on: Avoiding the Christmas Crunch

By: vincent Iwon shalom priest

vincent Iwon shalom priest — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:36:31 +0000

In view of the global economic crunch the best way to celebrate christmas in a true spirit is to acknowledge the reason for the season JESUS CHRIST crucified dead and buried rose from the dead lives forevermore halleluia attend church service and worship Him with your family/friends/others the less privileged share His love and so make this world a better place.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:34:52 +0000

i do all my neices and nephews goodie bags.
I buy little bits all year lip glosses, belts, toy cars you name it. Nothing costs much more then a few quid then i wrap them all up and put them in a gift bag with tissue paper. Even the older ones appreciate it. For my neice that was 17(last year) i put in things like party feet, vaseline, hand cream, cheap false lashes and make up.She loved it!any everything she used. I wrap everything seperately too and put tissue paper in the bag. And because i start in the sales by christmas they have loads. Even the little ones look forward to all the prezzies and it keeps them entertained on christmas.

By: Marla

Marla — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:08:17 +0000

I go to the pound shop and lidl to buy presents and food. i always find good food and stuff for ppl then i wrap em up and still save quite abit.

also the markets and shops like primark help too.

By: t25xanne

t25xanne — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:36:23 +0000

if you have a big family suggest you all do a chris crindle put everyones name in a hat every1 pick 1 and who u pick is who u buy for (1) it is fun (2) it is cheap and ever1 has a happy holiday :@)

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:05:55 +0000

Use a free wish list site and make sure you get the right presents! Sick of Socks has no adverts or pushy “buy this” messages and it helps you buy the gifts people want!

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:54:41 +0000

The financial crisis provides opportunities to “think outside the box” during this Christmas season. A frined of mine has written a book and will donate two-thrids of the porceeds from sales to a fund she and her son established for refugees, so that the poorest of the poor get to share in the Christmas spirit too. I am giving my husband and I the gift of becoming members of HUB (Humanity Unites Brilliance) so that next year we can encourage our friends, colleagues, associates and family to give to charity instead of focusing on material presents. I love the idea of making things instead of buying presents. I’m not very good at making things but I have already adopted an idea from my mentor’s webiste that he used for thanksgiving: creae a gratitude jar. Take a jar and fill it with all the things you feel grateful for written on small pieces of paper. Commit to things that will enable you to keep filling up that jar in the coming year. I’m going to buy some nice clay pots, decorate them and get my kids involved in helping me paint them and share this concept with all my clients and ministry partners.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:37:58 +0000

Poundland is the answer to all your christmas crunch fears!!! definately, or savers if there is one near you, for things like biscuits and sweets and general household goods, or alternatively go to ASDA

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:59:28 +0000

I am writing a blog on Christmas as well including my decorating tips, latest news with shopping and the financial crisis we are in and traditional Christmas ideas. I love your list of ideas for presents including donating to charity. I think that is very important since many people are unfortunate and do not have the funds to support their family during this time. It makes me sad to think that some children are unable to open presents on Christmas morning. I also think the idea of exchanging gifts with family members by having a draw is a really good idea. It gets to be too much when everyone has to buy everyone in their family a gift and it can be very stressful for many people. Not to mention the amount of money it costs to buy presents for everyone!

Check out my blog and see what your thoughts are!

By: greebohobbes

greebohobbes — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:43:28 +0000

Yes, that is all very good but when are you going to fix YahooAnswers so it updates all the Top Tens?

You could make that your Christmas gift to us loyal users.