Most of the decorations are pretty (except for multicolored lights). People are generally happier (unless you work in retail). People talk about Jesus more (though let me say that he was probably not born on Christmas day...shocker). The music is alright (only between November 26th-December 31st though. And the food is simply divine (the calories, however, are not).
So, I mean, Christmas is OK. I give it 2 thumbs up.
The only thing that REALLY gets me excited about Christmas is giving. That sounds cliche, doesn't it? But it's true. I go on a month-long investigation of the "perfect" gifts for everyone I know. And I don't mean that figuratively. I literally want to give everyone presents. I have to reel myself in sometimes when I start thinking, "Now what should I get that one girl that I met a couple times and we're Facebook friends...oh what's her name?? I think she likes llamas...that's what her status said...."
The biggest problem about this is that I'm broke. I think if I had more money, I WOULD buy everyone I know presents. Undoubtedly. But since I don't, I have to get creative. Literally.
1. Jonathan and I had a $40 spending limit for each other this year. Both of us got creative. I watched sales and clearance and used my employee discount to get $80 of merchandise for $35. He, on the other hand, Got me a Thanksgiving present, a Christmas present, and "Just because I love you" present. *sigh* He spoils me.
2. Baked goods. Who doesn't love food? Baking mini-loaves of bread or cookies for people is way cheaper than getting them a trinket. And they will probably appreciate it more (unless they're on a diet...) So I made pumpkin gingerbread and gingerbread men for some of my friends. And I'm not done. I'll probably make more baked things for my family. I just can't decide what.
3. Crafts. *Sigh* I'm going to admit something personal here: I don't think I'm very artsy. I mean, I like making cards and painting and such. But I don't think it's good. I compare myself to my family and those famous bloggers and my friends...and I just don't measure up. But, I painted some pictures for people that I love and I just hope they like them. I wanted to get them something expensive, or at the very least practical (how practical is a painting???) but I could not afford it. Let's hope next year is different. I don't qualify a "Jennifer Lewelling original" as a real gift.
So giving is not so meh. Christmas however.....meh.
1 comments:
A few things:
1. I also used to hate multicolored lights, but now I love them. I don't have any, though...yet...
2. The music...well, you already know what I think about THAT. ;)
3. I think your crafty stuff definitely measures up! You're crazy. I don't ever think, "Oh, bless her heart." I promise!!
4. I love giving presents, too! Seriously, I love it more every year. =)
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