Comments on: Are You Spending Less This Christmas?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:17:49 +0000

I’m from Australian and have spoken to quite a few families about their spending plans over the Christmas holidays. A couple have said that they will not make any changes to their spending habits, however the majority have said they will make cut backs. In particular, they said they will be making lunches for trips out instead of buying takeaway. They will also be trying to take the kids to local parks and beaches instead of indoor paid entertainment.
Overall I think people will not cut back so much on spending on Christmas presents, instead their day to day expenses will reduce, mostly on food and entertainment.

By: PT

PT — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:36:17 +0000

We’re not spending any less than in prior years. But we always try and spend very little during Christmas. We don’t want our family buying us any gifts, and we don’t like giving them more junk to have lying around their house. The true meaning of Christmas gets lost in all this consumerism, and I for one, and over it. Shopping, the mall, black friday: it all bores the h@ll out of me, to be honest. I’m looking forward to the Holidays because I love my family and want to spend some time with them. Yes, I do enjoy giving to the kids in our family, but that’s about it.

By: David

David — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:57:05 +0000

We are definitely sticking to a budget this year, whereas in prior years we were more free with our spending. Thanks for including me in your roundup list!