Christmas Woes
With the arrival of the weeks before Christmas each year, I become a bitter and begin mumbling “Bah, humbug” under my breath. For, you see, Christmas isn’t joyful for everyone.
Mostly my dislike of Christmas stems from my family’s finances or lack thereof. There are those that have it worse than we do, but for the most part they’re living under bridges or are family friends (or family). Our Christmases are miserable, filled with fighting over creating high electric bills, fighting over credit card bills, and the complete inability to enjoy the most heartwarming season of the year.
At the moment, I’m completely broke and can’t afford any gifts for family or friends. I can make stuff for people, or give away my old stuff, but it seems so cheap of me. I have to buy things I need with any and all money received. Things such as long-sleeved shirts, socks, shampoo, and whatnot. The need to clothe myself and provide toiletries for my use outweighs the need to buy frivolous things from Bath and Body Works for my friends who more than likely won’t be expecting anything from me.
I do suppose I was a bit selfish this year, spending near a hundred dollars on frivolous things for myself in November before I realized I wasn’t getting any more Christmas money, but as far as I’m concerned, I deserved it this once. No one else was going to buy me anything expensive.
The one thing I do always manage to do, no matter how destitute I get near the holidays is donate to the Salvation Army. I’ve always got some loose change rattling around in my purse, and donating it to people who need it more than me gives me that warm, fuzzy feeling. I can always refill my piggy bank throughout the next year, and the thought of some poor little kid getting a toy for Christmas would warm anyone’s heart.
Do you like Christmas (if you celebrate it)? Or do you adopt somewhat of a “Bah, humbug” stance?
Were you being selfish or selfless this year?
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13 December 2006, 17:21
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I celebrate Christmas & I love it. Its the thought that counts in presents - not the price. I hope all gets better for you
I heart xmas, but I haven’t bought any presents yet. It’s sad.
I love your layout, Ayumi is so cute
@Alyssa
I wish a merry Christmas to you.
Yeah, I guess it is the thought that counts. I wonder what I should start making…hmm.
I can’t tell whether you’re sincere or not, but thanks for the bit of pity anyway.
I didn’t mean for this post to come off all self-pitying, but I feel so destitute every Christmas…the only thing I can really do for others is donate my change to the Salvation Army.
@Sydney
A merry Christmas to you, too.
Isn’t she? She was so sad in this PV, though.
I celebrate christmas, its a nice time for family.
I could only afford to get really cheap gifts, because like you I spent a lot on myself this year. Even if the gift is really cheap, they’ll appreciate the thought.
@Erin
Yeah, it is a nice time for family, I just wish my immediate family could stop arguing long enough for it to be nice. My extended family is pretty pleasant, though.
Yeah, you’re right.
I love Xmas, it’s the only time when my widespread family comes together and they are NOT fumbling each other.
christmas is definitely not joyful, especially for me.. i don’t know.. I feel like christmas is useless and that year 2006 sucks..
I’m completely broke too and I haven’t done any shopping at the moment.. I completely made my money diappear last nov. 23, my birthday.. hayz.. stupid me.. 
And to think i was not happy during my birthday! what a waste of money! But then, I think we can always make presents.. haha.. what do you think?!
A friend of mine doesn’t have much money either so he lets the people that he’s close to him know about it, even though they probably do. True, it’s nice to be able to go out and buy something for your friends, but not always necessary. There’s a website, BuyNothingChristmas, that’s dedicated to spending less for Christmas.
However, I’m not quite promoting the act of spending more for yourself than your friends, but as you said, this year was different since you felt as if you needed to treat yourself. That’s fine as long as it doesn’t happen every year. Haha.