Are you cutting back on your Christmas shopping this year because of the economy

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   Swopeposted 12 years ago

   Are you cutting back on your Christmas shopping this year because of the economy?

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   rfmoranposted 12 years ago

   No, I am shopping for the grand kids as usual. This is one time of the year I do not follow intelligent forethought.

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   DS Dubyposted 12 years ago

   no I actually think I'm spending more than usual.

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   DeviousOneposted 12 years ago

   In Australia - yes I definitely am. Times are tough, employment isn't like it used to be, and things aren't looking too bright. It's sad but it's true.

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   nanderson500posted 12 years ago

   Nah, I always spend about the same amount. My gift budget isn't really that huge anyway. I just have to buy like five or six presents.

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   Geekdomposted 12 years ago

   Yup. My salary has remained unchanged for practically three years and all my other bills are going up.  At least I have a job, but getting harder every year to have it be sustainable.

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   CodyHackneyposted 12 years ago

   Yup, I'm not even planning on seeing the family this year. Too expensive to travel right now even...

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      Swopeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      praying God provide some extra funds for you to go see your family soon

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   That Grrlposted 12 years ago

   No. I've never been a big spender at Christmas. I do things for people and get gifts all year when I find something someone wants. I don't have to make a big show of it at Christmas time.

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   Karen Hellierposted 12 years ago

   Yes I am but am not very happy about it. I love Christmas and even though my kids are older now, I still try to make Christmas special for them. I am trying to be creative by spending less money using coupons or special internet deals so i can save but still give them a nice holiday. I know it's not all about the presents but it's a tradition in my family extra special with a lot of gifts under the tree.

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    Casimiroposted 12 years ago

    Yes, we're cutting back, but not because of the bad economy in general. We've just had a series of financial setbacks due to an unusual number of car repairs and health issues, but our income hasn't changed. So, it's a one-time deal (I hope!).

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    safiq ali patelposted 12 years ago

    Yes. Essential Christmas expenditure only. Mainly spent on food over Christmas. It has to be that way. I'm coping with the recession by telling myself I am fasting from Life's good things until times are better. To tell myself that even after 30+ years of working hard I am still short of money is painful. So I remind myself that  its all the result of a recession not a failing me.
    So yes this year its more cutbacks than ever. Mainly food to celebrate Christmas. Annual trip to the city for party with friends cancelled due to economic state. Train fayer to the city has tripled.

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    MickSposted 12 years ago

    No............................................................................................

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    tabrezrocksposted 12 years ago

    no compromise in shopping, after all it comes once in a year then how can someone cutting back.

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