tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789180231246356660.post3650914683800551626..comments2023-09-15T03:56:11.065-07:00Comments on Domestic Goddess Musings: Beginning to Look Like ChristmasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00378810727063128397noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789180231246356660.post-13855521179719112512010-10-23T10:30:25.532-07:002010-10-23T10:30:25.532-07:00According to this "expert" from the Reta...According to this "expert" from the Retail Federation, she says that the survey data shows shoppers are expected to purchase Christmas gear much earlier this year. She is spinning the data to convey the 'chicken vs egg argument', i.e. which came first the Christmas gear or the shoppers. But this new data is coming from an "expert" from the Retail Federation, who would never dime out their fellow retailers who are striving to "just put everyone in the Christmas spirit" or as I would say it, the "Christmas Shopping mood". Check out the video and let me know what you think:<br />http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/video/default-ap.aspx?cp-documentid=852ad330-caaf-4516-a901-bc37db533247<br /><br />http://www.DebtFreeChristmas.orgErichttp://www.beatingdebt.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789180231246356660.post-55301603269335978262010-10-14T12:25:15.958-07:002010-10-14T12:25:15.958-07:00That's true, Christmas only stresses us out if...That's true, Christmas only stresses us out if we let it. I'm so glad that your Christmas experience is not that way at all. However, how many people buy into the "must have this, must do that" mentality sold to us in commercials, movies, etc.? Plus, there are people who stress no matter how routine or fun something may be or can be. <br /><br />I just think that more people should take Christmas for what it is, as you do: be with family, give to people you love, give to people who are needy, and enjoy the occasion. <br /><br />After all, the point is to celebrate life, not worry about the world. Thanks for the comment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378810727063128397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789180231246356660.post-44805334671925708052010-10-08T06:58:34.263-07:002010-10-08T06:58:34.263-07:00I know throughout the years we tried to give gifts...I know throughout the years we tried to give gifts at Christmas people would really enjoy. Even though we asked we didn't always know what to get. I personally would rather give someone an IPOD gift card (and you can never have too many, if you listen to your IPOD) than give someone a gift I think they may like but won't use. We still give to those less fortunate than us as well. I love Christmas, it's one of the few times we see a lot of family. We've been going to the valley for over 30 years,even before we had kids. They don't know any other tradition and I wouldn't change those memories for anything. Christmas only stresses you out if you let it.Julie Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789180231246356660.post-13277786745719196482010-10-08T03:58:38.582-07:002010-10-08T03:58:38.582-07:00Sounds like a great tradition. We only give one g...Sounds like a great tradition. We only give one gift and let the grandparents do the rest. There's no containing them, no matter how hard we try!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378810727063128397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789180231246356660.post-9126924200152774562010-10-07T15:30:17.423-07:002010-10-07T15:30:17.423-07:00I'm with ya sista!! :-) although I must admi...I'm with ya sista!! :-) although I must admit, I looovvee real Christmas trees and would be tempted to go ahead and get one if i saw them available. the smell in the house is wonderful! on the gifts though, u don't have to worry about me getting you one unless it's just a picture of Rebekah, which you can't have too many of!! Our "tradition" with Rebekah is going to be buying 3 gifts for her for Christmas (and not expensive either - socks, undies, and stuff don't count towards the 3). we want Christmas to be about Jesus..she can get lots of gifts when her birthday comes around!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com