Don't get me wrong I spend a lot of money and don't begrudge a penny but we had 16 people over and we were preparing the day before and working hard until people arrived...
I suppose it does in the end. All my kids are grown up and live all over the States, so I generally send gift certificates all over. But I did buy my Basset hound three new squeaker toys for Christmas and it's well worth it to watch him playing with them. So I guess my answer would be Yes !
The expense, is on us. Christmas itself costs nothing. We (and of course, retailers) are the ones that think you have to buy a bunch of crap in order to "celebrate".
Happy Holidays!
The expense don't bother me...I love to give!
Ever since my Emily passed away our daughter does the hosting. ;*)
Yes. I like buying Christmas presents and making others happy.
I think Christmas will become worthwhile when people spend less time on the idea that spending money is the thing that makes it worthwhile