Stress of Holidays

I get stressed over the holidays too but mostly because of lack of time to get everything done. All the decorating, baking, xmas shopping, christmas cards, wrapping presents, visiting with friends and family. It is alot to do in a short amount of time. Christmas isn't about the presents we buy as you mentioned. So maybe you could do some more homemade things. Maybe bake some nice Christmas cookies for friends and family, or cook some food and freeze it and give it as gifts. My SIL does that for her grandmother and her grandmother really really appreciates it. Just some thoughts...

Yep - I understand I stress too. What to buy everyone. This year I have done a couple of different things. I have lay-byed the gifts, so have to pay before xmas. I have brought a money box that can't be opened, and each week put my extra change and budget a little extra to go in the tin. This will hopefully pay for some treat on our xmas holiday. Paid for holiday accomodation already. So far soo good.

Holidays are a little stressful. Did you ever order cookie baskets from Mrs. Fields? They are somewhat cheap & always a good gift. Delivery

well it is, it is very tiring to go shopping for hours. and most of the time you get crappy presents, or cheap presents back. I know it' is the thought that counts, but sometimes there is no thought put into the gifts you get. I say we just celebrate without gifts things would be a lot easier.

They Are Very Stressful

I don't celebrate X-mas but I feel the same thing when we celebrate our Ramadan. So good luck with you friend.