We’re on the fifth Christmas since this undeclared depression and rolling financial crisis bron of fraud began. I’ve managed to keep Christmas nice and not scrimp too much. Until this year, that is. Clamping down, the reserves just aren’t there, haven’t been able to save much at all this year with so many expenses rising, and more on the way.
Same here. We agreed not to buy anything for each other this year. It’s going to be a get together for dinner and that’s that. Even then, I’m not cooking anything that isn’t already on hand. I can’t afford Christmas in Hawaii.