I've been saving £35 a month since last Xmas, so nearly £400 to pay for presents and a couple of meals and and some extra food. Usually put it all on a credit card and pay it off over the year. Not this year :)
I am grateful that I am not from a gift-giving (ie, gift-expecting) family, nor do we celebrate Christmas (which helps a LOT from a spending standpoint). Still, here in NYC the decorations went up right after Halloween and it's hard to ignore the holiday and easy to get swept up in the buying frenzy. Luckily I don't have to travel since my family is mostly nearby: Thanksgiving was just a few miles away. My biggest recommendation when it comes to the holidays: keep it about the people and not the stuff, which, let's face it, almost nobody ever really needs. Fun video as always, Austin -- looking forward to more creative holiday content!
I bought my dog toys. The cats will get toys, too. My husband and I do big things for each other throughout the year. At the table we thank each other for those gifts. My decorations are minimal because minimalist here. I love how you say decorations. Lol. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Love the hat and the bonus song! One of my tips for not stressing out at Christmas is not to have a tree at all! No expense, no stress messing with the tangles of lights, no cats knocking the tree down!
I grew up poorish (hispanic) and we had a plastic x-mas tree that you set up and break down. It was weird for me learning about people chopping down actual trees and having them inside the house. I'm talking about age 8 or so.
Thank you!! Since listening to you I have saved money in my 3 disaster funds, saved more money in my pension for an earlier retirement and even saved money for a future holiday I have booked because I sorted my credit card and don’t pay ‘The Man’ interest anymore!!!!!!! ‘The Man’ doesn’t and won’t ever get my money anymore!!! Thank you so much - I’m so glad to have found your content
I use my budget binder to save for my baby cousins throughout the year. I have no children and since I am an only child, I have no nieces or nephews. I tell my cousins to just put the money in a savings account for the children's future or education. I also never want anything for the holidays. My father died on Christmas so I like to spend the day being Peaceful. Throughout the years, I have wanted less and less material things. I am grateful for what I have. I am grateful that I have a roof over my head and money coming in from my job and other projects. I look around and know that my life could be worse but I have the ability to change it for the better. The holidays are wonderful for celebrating and creating memories with a spirit of gratitude
Thanks Austin for another helpful video. I agree with everything you said except with getting a permit to cut down a real tree. I used to always have a real tree, however, in more recent years I have reconsidered and now use an artificial tree that I got for $10 at the thrift store. I agree 100% that real trees smell nicer (I mean, artificial tress don’t smell at all😂), however, considering the environmental disaster that is currently our planet I can no longer justify cutting down any tree, not even farmed ones. Our planet needs trees for all kinds of reasons. They absorb carbon dioxide (48 lbs per year per tree), they prevent soil erosion, they provide habitat for birds and other animals, etc. I don’t think buying a new artificial tree is responsible either as the resources used to manufacture and transport them are not justifiable in my mind. So for me, the only way to still participate in the festivities is to have a new to me artificial tree. Happy holidays to you and your family.
I’m highly allergic to fir and scotch pine trees. I wonder how many people are and don’t know it, just think they have a bad cold or “the flu.” Bet I’ve saved a bundle on medical bills over the years.
I went to a store last year just AFTER Christmas and all the decorations were priced only 10% of the regular price. I stocked up! Bringing them out this Christmas was like Christmas! 😂
I appreciate the knowledge you've provided. But this administration has putting so many families into difficult situations, I pray for our country, we need compassion for the American my country.
Most family are struggling to survive. meeting Ms Davina Norman has brought me great success. Even with the economy situation I'm still sure of my $ 15,000 weekly
Hi there, I’m commenting from Switzerland . Interesting to know she connects with people from different parts of the world. Such an ambitious woman. I got in touch with Ms. Davis early this year. As a newbie in the market, I had little knowledge on predicting the stock market, but with Ms. Norman weekly analysis and advise profits are guaranteed! I received three times my initial deposit in a week!!
Not a lot of people are aware of this new market, only a handful know how it works, I was fortunate to reach out to Ms. Davis the beginning of the year, she put me through the basics as a mentor would do, I learnt and earned massively from trading at the comfort of my home.
I want to be financially free , I currently work 2 9-5 jobs and I’m struggling to pay bills along with my moms medical bills. I heard about forex a little while ago and was really interested and wanted to get into for the longest but I never had someone who could help. Can I get her contact? I need her assistance
I don't 'do' Christmas. It's been decades since I had a Tree or anything. I don't buy gifts or get any. I'm old now and most of my friends are scattered. But I always hated the Holiday Hype.
My kids organise all the gifts for the grandkids, I just set a budget and transfer the money. We no longer exchange gifts with extended family either but will get together for a meal usually in the first week of December. My husband and I haven't exchanged Christmas or birthday gifts for about 20 year's. There's really nothing we need or want.
I don't do a tree because I'd rather have cats. I gave two gifts: to my best friend, a scented candle set I knew she wanted, and for secret Santa: a curling iron my niece asked for. For everyone else I baked brownies and wrapped them individually. Believe me, my brownies are like drowning in chocolate, I love the relaxing effect of baking and I believe in small, heartfelt gifts
I had a lovely Thanksgiving. And instead of big noisy crowds and high prices for Dinner, I go the day before it gets crazy. Happy Thanksgiving Austin and to all your fans.
My family all agreed to exchange gifts every Christmas to save tons of money. We buy just 2 adult gifts as a couple to exchange and gifts depending on many kids you have to get them to exchange gifts with the other kids in the family. That's it. This is followed by a potluck dinner so the host doesn't need to shoulder the food expenses. Heck we dont even let the host cook, given that they volunteered their home and we make sure we help up with the dishes and the cleaning afterwards. A party well spent full of fun without costing a fortune! Now that's a merry Christmas 🎄
Austin yet another banger of a video! I can’t wait for my bi-weekly vids you drop. This was an eye opener about the charity round ups at the shops,McDonald’s etc… tax purposes 🙄🙄 much love from Cambridge Uk
Holiday's come with many expenses and travel demands which can be so stressful. Great reminder to remember to breathe and look for ways to save money. I would also add to simply be grateful for the people in your life.
Just came back from Home Depot at 8am since I needed to buy some things to fix window leaks. It's black Friday sales events and honestly I didn't see any good deals going on. I went in with a list and came out with all 3 things on the list. Even at ingating there was a worker trying to hand me a flyer. It's set up for you to spend spend spend.
Austin buy an artificial Christmas tree that you can use each year and save the real trees. Buy some unbreakable decorations, they're safe for children and pets. 🎉
El Augustine stressed 😫 That sounds so foreign. Thanks for sharing and being transparent. Life can be tough sometimes but when you take a step back and breathe you can realize just how beautiful life really is. 🙏
I come from a narcissistic mother who had us spend our childhood Christmas money on her gifts every year. This would be followed by her telling us she didn’t like any of it. Often, it would end with us sitting in a quiet house with no lights on while she locked herself in her room mad that Christmas did not go well for her. Holidays are still not a pleasant time for me.
Oh I get that, make it clear that there is no more gifts, it can get very stressful and disappointing when its only adults. Only kids get gifts bcz as adults we buy all we want nowadays
Very good video Austin. I've followed some of these steps and other ones I don't have to worry about. My brother came out to visit and we've been splitting the spending on eating out and we've done some things like order a pre-packed Thanksgiving family meal, so that we can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the holiday. I also got a couple of minor gifts for my family, but I did splurge a bit more on myself than I normally would. The good news is that I've saved a bit of money and I'm planning on making sure I stay out of debt this holiday season.
My familiy and I dont spend too much on Christmas on new year eve. Only food and bottle of wine not expensive gifts nor vacations. It is funny how my coworkers or friends are so broke once january comes in in orde to show off purchases on instagram every year but no spending an actual great time with their beloved.
I used to take the red eye flight on Frontier from Vegas to Chicago, awesome savings. I buy my Christmas flight in July or August. Now I usually fly on Allegiant Air, right into the Regional airport in the city where I need to be. Funny thing, I hit a curb & popped a tire when I was stressed out once. Right at the end of my street. 🤪 Not like it was somewhere I was unfamiliar with. 🤷♀️ Thanks for all the tips Austin. 😁
Several years ago, hubby and I created our own unofficial Christmas club account using our local credit union checking and savings accounts. During the year, we direct-deposit a small amount of every paycheck into the savings account, and around early November we transfer the money into the checking account and go out to find gifts. It's made saving for Christmas painless.
My family is quite wealthy and I am not, but I don't need anything (very small apt) so I ask them to give to charity and I give to charity. When my nephew was younger he got a modest gift, but he's all grown up now and he'd prefer the gift of just hanging out.
I need your advice on this one, I started a new job this year so I didn’t know what their customs were over the holidays. Well, apparently you have to participate in a minimum $25 secret Santa. Also you have to give minimum $10 to each of the two owners so that they can purchase a gift for each of them that they intern can give to charity. Quite frankly, I don’t want to partake in any of this , any money that I have. I prefer to either spend on my grandchildren or not spend it all, but I don’t know how to get out of this without coming across as a cheapskate. Help!
You can simply tell them you don't have extra funds this year to participate your budget is tight and food and shelter are more important. Kinda crappy employees are expected to fork over money at holiday season for work stuff!
Tell them you don't wish to partake. If they ask why, just say you're not comfortable with it since you're new. No other explanation is necessary. Do NOT discuss your finances. It doesn't come across well with management.
Im muslim so no xmas for mwah. We celebrate Eid after fasting and so we have 2 eid. 1 after fasting and another when we slaughter animal and give to charity. So, 1 eid I give friends and other eid I give to my brothers grand children as they like my own. My 5 brothers got children who are married. My parents are grand grandparents that makes me granny of my nieces & nephews children I give to them. We don't give gift to each other. Myself and my husband don't like to stay by family we rather save up and stay at guesthouse or bnb hotel whatever we can afford otherwise we don't travel
We keep using the same artificial 🌲 with same decorations.. . We only give gifts to our daughter... She enjoys every year decorating..she is 8 .. at the end is the memories that last not the gifts...
Having said all that, I assume you have a ticket for your Christmas flight already? 😅 How many nieces and nephews do you buy for? Do you have a price limit? I spend about $700 dollars a year on Christmas ($150 cash/each for my three kids, $100 for my daughter's BF, $25 a piece for a small gift to open and $50 for food). I'm glad you enjoyed Thanksgiving with your family. 🤗
I've had the same decorations since 2003, when I got my first house. I bought some stuff here and there, but nothing since 2007. I would never buy something with the purpose of throwing it away, just cause it was "cheap". That is the thing I see and hear the most from fiends, family and neighbors, they throw perfectly working items just cause they were $10.00 or less. As I tell them when they look down on me because I still have an iPod that I run with.... My iPod cost me $300.00, that was a full days worth of work, to get the one item. I respect myself too much to throw away my labor, or the fruits of my labor if you will. Regarding gift giving, I keep it super simple. If you don't go to church at least 12 times a year, you don't get a Christmas present, because in my eyes, you are not a practicing Christian. I tell my friends and family that religion is not a buffet table where you get to pick what you get to participate in and what you want to sit out.
I disagree with your first suggestion; it is not sustainable neither convenient; it is better if we use plastics christmas tree. They last a lifetime. Real trees once you cut them take 10 years to grow. Real trees once you cut them and take them Inside your home from 0 degrees to +20 degrees Celsius loose all their leafs. Then after Christmas is over you have also to take them to the garbage center. You always give very wise suggestions but this first is a totally CONSUMERISTIC Advice!
Giving culture is toxic over there. Oh my. I remember being unable to buy basic groceries without being solicited at the supermarket's entrance. 😬 Same with restaurants asking for tips. It's like you don't have enough taxes to collect money to help the poor over there, already.
I've been saving £35 a month since last Xmas, so nearly £400 to pay for presents and a couple of meals and and some extra food. Usually put it all on a credit card and pay it off over the year. Not this year :)
Good work on that sinking fund!
@@dpayne1943 Best is I got £11 interest on it
That's awesome! Good for you for planning so well. It'll be a great feeling to start off 2024 without any lingering Christmas debt.
I am grateful that I am not from a gift-giving (ie, gift-expecting) family, nor do we celebrate Christmas (which helps a LOT from a spending standpoint). Still, here in NYC the decorations went up right after Halloween and it's hard to ignore the holiday and easy to get swept up in the buying frenzy. Luckily I don't have to travel since my family is mostly nearby: Thanksgiving was just a few miles away. My biggest recommendation when it comes to the holidays: keep it about the people and not the stuff, which, let's face it, almost nobody ever really needs. Fun video as always, Austin -- looking forward to more creative holiday content!
You have done great for yourself. I’m trying to get onto the housing ladder at 40. I wish at 55 I will be testifying to similar success!!
Love this video! I'm spending $0 on gifts before Christmas. No need to waste so much money. I'm still saving.
I bought my dog toys. The cats will get toys, too. My husband and I do big things for each other throughout the year. At the table we thank each other for those gifts. My decorations are minimal because minimalist here. I love how you say decorations. Lol. Have a wonderful holiday season!
I love how he says decorations too. I thought I was the only one.😹
Decorations….ditto
Love the hat and the bonus song! One of my tips for not stressing out at Christmas is not to have a tree at all! No expense, no stress messing with the tangles of lights, no cats knocking the tree down!
I grew up poorish (hispanic) and we had a plastic x-mas tree that you set up and break down. It was weird for me learning about people chopping down actual trees and having them inside the house. I'm talking about age 8 or so.
@@stoundingresults I’m from Canada and I agree that chopping down perfectly good trees is weird.
We haven't had a Christmas tree for about 10 years and no decorations.
I find Christmas tiresome, I like the food, but it's just too commercial and conformist nowadays, you just can't get away from it.
Duckerations 😂😂
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Thank you!! Since listening to you I have saved money in my 3 disaster funds, saved more money in my pension for an earlier retirement and even saved money for a future holiday I have booked because I sorted my credit card and don’t pay ‘The Man’ interest anymore!!!!!!! ‘The Man’ doesn’t and won’t ever get my money anymore!!! Thank you so much - I’m so glad to have found your content
Raise your hand if your not going to buy nothing on black friday 🙋🏽♀️ jajaj
I use my budget binder to save for my baby cousins throughout the year. I have no children and since I am an only child, I have no nieces or nephews. I tell my cousins to just put the money in a savings account for the children's future or education.
I also never want anything for the holidays. My father died on Christmas so I like to spend the day being Peaceful. Throughout the years, I have wanted less and less material things. I am grateful for what I have. I am grateful that I have a roof over my head and money coming in from my job and other projects. I look around and know that my life could be worse but I have the ability to change it for the better. The holidays are wonderful for celebrating and creating memories with a spirit of gratitude
May he rest in peace and you find comfort in your peace.
We are making decorations - paper chains and salt dough shapes for the Christmas tree.
Thanks Austin for another helpful video. I agree with everything you said except with getting a permit to cut down a real tree. I used to always have a real tree, however, in more recent years I have reconsidered and now use an artificial tree that I got for $10 at the thrift store. I agree 100% that real trees smell nicer (I mean, artificial tress don’t smell at all😂), however, considering the environmental disaster that is currently our planet I can no longer justify cutting down any tree, not even farmed ones. Our planet needs trees for all kinds of reasons. They absorb carbon dioxide (48 lbs per year per tree), they prevent soil erosion, they provide habitat for birds and other animals, etc. I don’t think buying a new artificial tree is responsible either as the resources used to manufacture and transport them are not justifiable in my mind. So for me, the only way to still participate in the festivities is to have a new to me artificial tree. Happy holidays to you and your family.
I’m highly allergic to fir and scotch pine trees. I wonder how many people are and don’t know it, just think they have a bad cold or “the flu.” Bet I’ve saved a bundle on medical bills over the years.
Hear hear!
Any video with Austin singing is worth an upvote to me. Happy Black Friday frugal friends!
Love you Austin! Love your videos! Nice voice. You should sing for us more often!
I went to a store last year just AFTER Christmas and all the decorations were priced only 10% of the regular price. I stocked up! Bringing them out this Christmas was like Christmas! 😂
I appreciate the knowledge you've provided. But this administration has putting so many families into difficult situations, I pray for our country, we need compassion for the American my country.
Most family are struggling to survive. meeting Ms Davina Norman has brought me great success. Even with the economy situation I'm still sure of my $ 15,000 weekly
Hi there, I’m commenting from Switzerland . Interesting to know she connects with people from different parts of the world. Such an ambitious woman. I got in touch with Ms. Davis early this year. As a newbie in the market, I had little knowledge on predicting the stock market, but with Ms. Norman weekly analysis and advise profits are guaranteed! I received three times my initial deposit in a week!!
Not a lot of people are aware of this new market, only a handful know how it works, I was fortunate to reach out to Ms. Davis the beginning of the year, she put me through the basics as a mentor would do, I learnt and earned massively from trading at the comfort of my home.
I want to be financially free , I currently work 2 9-5 jobs and I’m struggling to pay bills along with my moms medical bills. I heard about forex a little while ago and was really interested and wanted to get into for the longest but I never had someone who could help. Can I get her contact? I need her assistance
How can I reach Davina does she have a telegram page??
I don't 'do' Christmas. It's been decades since I had a Tree or anything. I don't buy gifts or get any. I'm old now and most of my friends are scattered. But I always hated the Holiday Hype.
We must be soul sisters.🤗
Years working in retail made me hate Christmas.
@@Michelle_Emm Working retail would do it!
We certainly can’t replace El Augustine! I’m glad you’re ok! 🧡 🐪
My kids organise all the gifts for the grandkids, I just set a budget and transfer the money. We no longer exchange gifts with extended family either but will get together for a meal usually in the first week of December.
My husband and I haven't exchanged Christmas or birthday gifts for about 20 year's. There's really nothing we need or want.
I love the way you say "decorations" Austin ❤
I never realized I said it different until this video!
I don't do a tree because I'd rather have cats. I gave two gifts: to my best friend, a scented candle set I knew she wanted, and for secret Santa: a curling iron my niece asked for. For everyone else I baked brownies and wrapped them individually. Believe me, my brownies are like drowning in chocolate, I love the relaxing effect of baking and I believe in small, heartfelt gifts
I had a lovely Thanksgiving. And instead of big noisy crowds and high prices for Dinner, I go the day before it gets crazy. Happy Thanksgiving Austin and to all your fans.
Duckorations 😂😂😂 I love this so much
My family all agreed to exchange gifts every Christmas to save tons of money. We buy just 2 adult gifts as a couple to exchange and gifts depending on many kids you have to get them to exchange gifts with the other kids in the family. That's it.
This is followed by a potluck dinner so the host doesn't need to shoulder the food expenses. Heck we dont even let the host cook, given that they volunteered their home and we make sure we help up with the dishes and the cleaning afterwards. A party well spent full of fun without costing a fortune! Now that's a merry Christmas 🎄
Austin yet another banger of a video! I can’t wait for my bi-weekly vids you drop. This was an eye opener about the charity round ups at the shops,McDonald’s etc… tax purposes 🙄🙄 much love from Cambridge Uk
Holiday's come with many expenses and travel demands which can be so stressful. Great reminder to remember to breathe and look for ways to save money. I would also add to simply be grateful for the people in your life.
I spray paint Pine cones the fall on my yard great red or gold for decorations on my tree.
I live in Denver. It’s amazing you found an apartment for 800 bucks. That’s crazy
He lives in Colorado Springs, not Denver.
@@nicolletelangdon2694 I was looking at rents in Springs no cake walk either. He got a deal.
Just came back from Home Depot at 8am since I needed to buy some things to fix window leaks. It's black Friday sales events and honestly I didn't see any good deals going on. I went in with a list and came out with all 3 things on the list. Even at ingating there was a worker trying to hand me a flyer. It's set up for you to spend spend spend.
Austin buy an artificial Christmas tree that you can use each year and save the real trees. Buy some unbreakable decorations, they're safe for children and pets. 🎉
The National Forrest’s wants people to cut them because it helps with growth actually, look it up
Can’t wait to watch this video and thank you Austin!
You have a wonderful voice and thank you for that song! Made me smile!
Smile!
You have a pretty nice voice 🙌🏽
El Augustine stressed 😫 That sounds so foreign. Thanks for sharing and being transparent. Life can be tough sometimes but when you take a step back and breathe you can realize just how beautiful life really is. 🙏
I've decided not to buy presents to family this year and will be on my own save loads
Great video, lots of brilliant tips.
I thought you were joking about the tree but that’s very cool. And are you saying duck-oration instead of decorations Miao Miao 😂
You have a good singing voice!
Austin I really agree with you give to the kids. That's what I do to. ❤❤❤❤❤
Let the children's laughter lead the way!
I come from a narcissistic mother who had us spend our childhood Christmas money on her gifts every year. This would be followed by her telling us she didn’t like any of it. Often, it would end with us sitting in a quiet house with no lights on while she locked herself in her room mad that Christmas did not go well for her. Holidays are still not a pleasant time for me.
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Im sorry, holidays suck for me too regarding the family situation : (
What an unpleasant person she must have been. I hope you've started your own, more happy holiday traditions.
@@LaundryFaerie working on it.
Oh I get that, make it clear that there is no more gifts, it can get very stressful and disappointing when its only adults. Only kids get gifts bcz as adults we buy all we want nowadays
Duck-r-a-tions are my favorite.
Another great video El Augustine!! 😂 I’ve never heard of “duckarations” but I must find some!!
It's a new thing!
Very good video Austin. I've followed some of these steps and other ones I don't have to worry about. My brother came out to visit and we've been splitting the spending on eating out and we've done some things like order a pre-packed Thanksgiving family meal, so that we can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the holiday. I also got a couple of minor gifts for my family, but I did splurge a bit more on myself than I normally would. The good news is that I've saved a bit of money and I'm planning on making sure I stay out of debt this holiday season.
I love that song by NSYNC! 🎵
Great advice 🎉😊
My familiy and I dont spend too much on Christmas on new year eve. Only food and bottle of wine not expensive gifts nor vacations. It is funny how my coworkers or friends are so broke once january comes in in orde to show off purchases on instagram every year but no spending an actual great time with their beloved.
I used to take the red eye flight on Frontier from Vegas to Chicago, awesome savings. I buy my Christmas flight in July or August. Now I usually fly on Allegiant Air, right into the Regional airport in the city where I need to be. Funny thing, I hit a curb & popped a tire when I was stressed out once. Right at the end of my street. 🤪 Not like it was somewhere I was unfamiliar with. 🤷♀️ Thanks for all the tips Austin. 😁
That song at the end though 🤣. Love your content El Augustin!
Wow! Great singing 👌
I set up a holiday account years ago at my credit union. They automatically take out money each pay. It is available for use in October.
Several years ago, hubby and I created our own unofficial Christmas club account using our local credit union checking and savings accounts. During the year, we direct-deposit a small amount of every paycheck into the savings account, and around early November we transfer the money into the checking account and go out to find gifts. It's made saving for Christmas painless.
You have a great voice! Indiana
very useful content, bro, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video, thank you!
Side note … you look cute in that hat 😅
What's a duckaration?
My family is quite wealthy and I am not, but I don't need anything (very small apt) so I ask them to give to charity and I give to charity. When my nephew was younger he got a modest gift, but he's all grown up now and he'd prefer the gift of just hanging out.
El Agustin? More like El AgustKING 👑
haha!
Rather interesting topic!
I need your advice on this one, I started a new job this year so I didn’t know what their customs were over the holidays. Well, apparently you have to participate in a minimum $25 secret Santa. Also you have to give minimum $10 to each of the two owners so that they can purchase a gift for each of them that they intern can give to charity. Quite frankly, I don’t want to partake in any of this , any money that I have. I prefer to either spend on my grandchildren or not spend it all, but I don’t know how to get out of this without coming across as a cheapskate. Help!
You can simply tell them you don't have extra funds this year to participate your budget is tight and food and shelter are more important. Kinda crappy employees are expected to fork over money at holiday season for work stuff!
Tell them you don't wish to partake. If they ask why, just say you're not comfortable with it since you're new. No other explanation is necessary. Do NOT discuss your finances. It doesn't come across well with management.
Or you can simply tell them you don't celebrate holidays, a lot of ppl dnt celebrate for different of them is because of their religious beliefs.
Same last year my job forced us to pay 50$ for a christmas party dinner it was so expensive and far
I hit a curb and popped my tire last month too
I am so allergic to cedar and pine. Artificial only for us!!!
my last year's Christmas tree is still in good condition.. and i don't feel the need to buy new one..
I'm not buying anything this season.
duckorations? 😂🦆
Im muslim so no xmas for mwah. We celebrate Eid after fasting and so we have 2 eid. 1 after fasting and another when we slaughter animal and give to charity.
So, 1 eid I give friends and other eid I give to my brothers grand children as they like my own. My 5 brothers got children who are married. My parents are grand grandparents that makes me granny of my nieces & nephews children I give to them. We don't give gift to each other.
Myself and my husband don't like to stay by family we rather save up and stay at guesthouse or bnb hotel whatever we can afford otherwise we don't travel
We keep using the same artificial 🌲 with same decorations.. . We only give gifts to our daughter... She enjoys every year decorating..she is 8 .. at the end is the memories that last not the gifts...
Having said all that, I assume you have a ticket for your Christmas flight already? 😅 How many nieces and nephews do you buy for? Do you have a price limit? I spend about $700 dollars a year on Christmas ($150 cash/each for my three kids, $100 for my daughter's BF, $25 a piece for a small gift to open and $50 for food). I'm glad you enjoyed Thanksgiving with your family. 🤗
Yes, that's Jim Carrey you remind of (had to google it).
Bah Humbug..
$300 budget and spent $240.20 spent already on tix to harlem globetrotters and thermal gloves
Buy vintage...it will last longer. Truth!!
Why does he keep saying duckerations?😅
ignore christmas
Loved the video!
Thanks!
Is he saying "decorations" weird?
I don't think so. I think everyone else is saying it weird.
i do nothing on christmas; being more frugal than ever
Did this guy write down decorations wrong and just read it like that? He keeps saying "duckerations" very bizarre!
He is from Louisiana.
He is from Georgia, I think. But duckerations sounds funny either way.😃
lol, not the Santa 🎅 hat. lol I hope that it was free
Better yet..why is killing a tree even necessary.😢
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Duckorations? 🦆
Y family are all deployed. Just me and my dog
I don’t fly for the holidays
I started not to care abt anything, specially the Hollydays
I've had the same decorations since 2003, when I got my first house. I bought some stuff here and there, but nothing since 2007. I would never buy something with the purpose of throwing it away, just cause it was "cheap". That is the thing I see and hear the most from fiends, family and neighbors, they throw perfectly working items just cause they were $10.00 or less. As I tell them when they look down on me because I still have an iPod that I run with.... My iPod cost me $300.00, that was a full days worth of work, to get the one item. I respect myself too much to throw away my labor, or the fruits of my labor if you will.
Regarding gift giving, I keep it super simple. If you don't go to church at least 12 times a year, you don't get a Christmas present, because in my eyes, you are not a practicing Christian. I tell my friends and family that religion is not a buffet table where you get to pick what you get to participate in and what you want to sit out.
I disagree with your first suggestion; it is not sustainable neither convenient; it is better if we use plastics christmas tree. They last a lifetime. Real trees once you cut them take 10 years to grow. Real trees once you cut them and take them
Inside your home from 0 degrees to +20 degrees Celsius loose all their leafs. Then after Christmas is over you have also to take them to the garbage center. You always give very wise suggestions but this first is a totally CONSUMERISTIC Advice!
Giving culture is toxic over there. Oh my. I remember being unable to buy basic groceries without being solicited at the supermarket's entrance. 😬
Same with restaurants asking for tips. It's like you don't have enough taxes to collect money to help the poor over there, already.
How old are you and are you single Austin?
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