Is it just me or has Christmas started earlier this year? Maybe its the downturn of the economy stores want us to buy more, by starting early? I don't know but it seems like Halloween wasn't even over and Christmas trees were going up. If there is one thing I hate, its hype. I don't like when I am forced to do something before I am ready. November 1st is not the Official start of Christmas...Remembrance day hasn't even happened. I have nothing wrong with getting into the spirit on November 24th. That way you get an entire month to enjoy the festivities. I haven't bought a single gift this year. I dread the thought of draining my bank account and the stress of Christmas shopping, for what? To show people we care? Does it prove my love for you if I spend more money on you than you did for me? This year (as if I didn't have enough on my plate) I want to make all my Christmas gifts. Bold, I know. A part of me is scared, will I have enough time? Will people like them? What if someone buys me something and I just make them something?! Will that show that I don't love them enough? There is all sorts of doubts. This year I have committed to making my gifts. I have started by learning to knit. I have almost finished a scarf. Yes it would have been a lot cheaper to just buy a scarf at old navy, but doesn't it show more that I took them time to make something for someone?! This blog will be about the simpler things at Christmas, including, crafts, baking, free thrills, family and friends. If there is one thing I want to show this year, it is how much I love my friends and family. I haven't started decorating, I haven't bought a single Christmas decoration or gift. I hope to go back to basics this year.
Lets see how this all plays out.
Merry Christmas
1 year ago
1 comments:
I agree with you whole heartedly Christmas is extremely hyped I think in the consumerist society we live in the meaning of Christmas has been lost to presents and shopping.
I think you making presents is the best idea ever not only because you didn't just walk into a shop and buy something you took the time to make people something and that shows you care...
So if someone gives you a bought present who cares (well obviously say thank you they did think about you) but don't feel bad you put as much (if not more) effort and thought into their gift.
And too be quite honest with the economy and such I was going to do the exact same thing this year.
Ang
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