stephen 7 Â Â 10 #1 Posted December 24, 2017 How much on average do we spend on the christmas holiday, all the food ,the presents etc at some point youve got to say thats it im not spending another penny,roll on when the shops close,this year ive spent an absolute fortune on food and drink im now broke until i go back to work merry xmas everybody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mrcharlie   10 #2 Posted December 24, 2017 I can relate to your situation We've been there so many times in past Christmases  This year we both decided enough was enough. Yes, the kids got their wants and the fat bird will be sat on the table.....!  But that's basically it! We've spent a fraction of what was normally spent and truth be told we're both feeling pleased as punch. The UK is "driven" by consumerism, the need to have the latest, greatest, biggest, baddest knows no bounds. The trick is....saying NO!!  Once you've done it, it's remarkably easy and you'll wonder why it took so long.  Chin up, and enjoy your Christmas day knowing that next year you won't be so easily fooled  Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2018 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spilldig   190 #3 Posted December 24, 2017 I can relate to your situation We've been there so many times in past Christmases  This year we both decided enough was enough. Yes, the kids got their wants and the fat bird will be sat on the table.....!  But that's basically it! We've spent a fraction of what was normally spent and truth be told we're both feeling pleased as punch. The UK is "driven" by consumerism, the need to have the latest, greatest, biggest, baddest knows no bounds. The trick is....saying NO!!  Once you've done it, it's remarkably easy and you'll wonder why it took so long.  Chin up, and enjoy your Christmas day knowing that next year you won't be so easily fooled  Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2018 Second that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   186 #4 Posted December 24, 2017 Who's spent their fuel allowance on Christmas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Joker   10 #5 Posted December 24, 2017 Who's spent their fuel allowance on Christmas?  That’s no good . . . We don’t want the old folks dying off over winter now, do we ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jacklev1   12 #6 Posted December 24, 2017 Everyone’s forgotten the true meanings of Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Daven   10 #7 Posted December 24, 2017 Not everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   186 #8 Posted December 24, 2017 That’s no good . . . We don’t want the old folks dying off over winter now, do we ?  I've nearly spent mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...