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That sounds like a great idea. Our family has never gone completely overboard for Christmas, I guess we've always been old-fashioned that way. I've got friends and neighbors who go so all out for Christmas that it seems sad to me, it's like it's all about avarice. We exchange gifts but they tend not to be extravagant. And we spend the day together and have a nice meal and tell stories and make each other laugh. That's what I want most for Christmas.
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Avarice- I had to look it up! 🤓
I always go overboard for Christmas, but I stay under my budget, usually 1k and I pay my cards off by the end of February. I know it sounds crazy, but I don't have any kids and I'm not married. I just love spoiling my niece and nephew. They are such good kids, and their grades are excellent. If I could be a blessing to them, why not? It's only once a year.
My family absolutely has enough stuff. All of my siblings buy whatever they want whenever they want it anyway. So this year we are doing homemade gifts. I'm making everybody picture collages. I hope they love them!
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I love the pic collage idea, I’m sure they will enjoy! Happy holidays!
The children are adults now and we love a good Chinese buffet or hibachi for Christmas.
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Hey, I love that you went for the reset this year. Cooking a meal together sounds so much warmer and more meaningful than another pile of stuff that half the people don’t even need. Seriously, good for you for breaking the cycle. That post-Christmas credit card statement regret is the worst feeling, and it always hits right when you’re supposed to be relaxed and happy.We did something similar this year, actually.
With my immediate family (parents, siblings, kids), we agreed months ago on a strict “no gifts for adults” rule. Just stuff for the little ones under 10, and even those were kept small and thoughtful. Instead, we all pitched in on a big Christmas Eve dinner at my sister’s house (everyone brought a dish), played board games until way too late, and just hung out. Zero shopping stress, zero returns looming, and honestly it felt like the best Christmas we’ve had in years. The kids were thrilled with their few things, and the adults all secretly admitted we felt relieved.I’m definitely coming around to valuing time way more than gifts as I get older. Don’t get me wrong, I still love giving (and getting) a thoughtful present when it really means something, but the pressure to buy “enough” stuff for everyone just sucks the joy out of it. Now I’d rather have a long lazy meal, good conversation, and making memories than another sweater or gadget that’ll get used twice.