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In reply to the discussion: This might be a good year to skip gifts for Christmas. [View all]joetheman
(1,450 posts)30. Actually, my family has no choice. Mortgage, food, school, medicine...Xmas gifts are not even on
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We made sure the kids had Christmas...Kids don't need to learn lessons like that at a young
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#29
I had Covid last Christmas...and I expect my son won't come this year as his baby is too young to
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#56
I know a few people who always boast "I've finished my Christmas-shopping!"
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#10
Shop wisely, shop early, but if most people stopped shopping it will be a big economic hit
Tom Rinaldo
Sep 2021
#12
I am not sure we should buy things just because our guy is in office.
cinematicdiversions
Sep 2021
#47
I still can't get my kids the Xbox they were supposed to find under the tree last Christmas.
Efilroft Sul
Sep 2021
#13
It is hit or miss...I ordered a new sofa from Ashley after the House sold in Austintown...
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#27
This is disconcerting. I dropped what for me is a lot of money on the store, bc you have to
Scrivener7
Sep 2021
#33
We don't buy adults presents, and my kiddo is in high school and was the baby of the
Luciferous
Sep 2021
#18
No, I am going to have Christmas period. I am buying gifts for my family and having a
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#25
Actually, my family has no choice. Mortgage, food, school, medicine...Xmas gifts are not even on
joetheman
Sep 2021
#30
I have several young great nieces and nephews, and get something for them
PoindexterOglethorpe
Sep 2021
#34
With supply chain issues even the Christmas doom threats have to be early this year
cinematicdiversions
Oct 2021
#53
I hit an art auction over the weekend and I did a lot more damage than I meant to.
cinematicdiversions
Oct 2021
#63