Why I don’t like Christmas shopping
@shaggin (72282)
United States
December 23, 2024 10:31pm CST
I realized today why I don’t like shopping for gifts for holidays such as Christmas.
I like when I’m shopping and see things that remind me of certain people. I like to buy it for them at random to give them to let them know I’ve thought of them. I think it’s more special and makes me feel good.
For Christmas I have a set amount of money I spend on each person. It gets anxiety inducing to have to worry about how much has to be spent to include everyone. Having to reach a certain amount to feel like I’ve done enough for each person takes any fun out of it. I know in the end the gifts make them happy but I prefer random gifting over holiday gifting.
Everytime I thought I was done this year I had someone else to buy for. Today I finally finished up all the shopping. Thankfully since the traffic was so heavy it took me 32 minutes to go a half mile. We wound up buying for 19 people. I can’t even think of the cost I went through all my online earnings in the process.
Photo is unrelated but is of the Christmas cards my little one and I made for 10 people this year.
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13 responses
@DaddyEvil (137678)
• United States
19h
I've always loved giving gifts but, like you, prefer they not be for something like Christmas... Gifting randomly during the year is more fun and interesting, in my opinion.
I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas!
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@shaggin (72282)
• United States
19h
@Daddyevil how awesome we feel the same way about giving gifts 
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Thank you! I hope you and pretty have a nice Christmas as well. So far my son has a cold and my oldest daughter has a fever so plans are changing 
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Thank you! I hope you and pretty have a nice Christmas as well. So far my son has a cold and my oldest daughter has a fever so plans are changing .1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (137678)
• United States
19h
@shaggin You're very welcome.
Pretty and I haven't done Christmas in years. While I worked at Walmart, the fun got sucked out of the holidays. I still make a nice meal but that's all we do.
I hope everyone at your house feel better quickly.
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@shaggin (72282)
• United States
9h
@DaddyEvil sounds okay if that’s what you both like. So much pressure for holidays.
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@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
10h
I don't put a dollar amount on it. I just get stuff I think they will like. I pick things up all year and put them up for Christmas. I also will not spend more than I can afford at Christmas.
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@shaggin (72282)
• United States
9h
@wolfgirl569 my husband is to generous with his money at Christmas time. It makes me really nervous. I’d rather have more set aside to pay taxes etc rather than worry when they come up.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
2h
We do not have that custom here but at parties for kids I give everyone the same gift including the adults who attend the parity.
@RasmaSandra (80847)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
I had all the shopping for a lifetime when I lived in NYC, The shops were so full and everyone pushing and shoving it was not fun, In Latvia the stores were emptier and you could enjoy shopping, Now I no longer have any shopping to do, I hope your Christmas will be merry and bright,
@Dreamerby (5946)
• Calcutta, India
19h
I like gifts irrespective of it being random or pertaining to some festival
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@kaylachan (71905)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
George and I don't do Christmas shopping. Sending a card, well.... that's the extent of it.
@Letranknight2015 (52090)
• Philippines
19h
I don't have to think about those anymore. People over crowd the malls as they shop for Xmas gifts.
Yeah I used to get myself busy with those but not anymore.
@JudyEv (342225)
• Rockingham, Australia
18h
I love your home-made card. That is really cute.
Buying gifts can be difficult. I'm not surprised it makes you anxious as it can be a very expensive time.
I will never!
@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
15h
Cute card. I only had to buy for 3 people this year; and they were all gift cards. Have a good Christmas Eve.
@Gnana_Helps (684)
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4h
It sounds like you’ve been working hard on making this Christmas special for everyone, even if it wasn’t the way you preferred to shop. It’s great that you found a way to finish everything up, even with the holiday stress. The handmade cards with your little one sound like a beautiful touch
