Not enjoying Christmas anymore

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I used to enjoy it but it is stressful now. My brothers and sister have sent presents for my children but I have not got anything for their children, I cannot afford to buy things for six nieces and nephews, I could have sent chocolates but two are extremely young and wouldn’t be eating chocolates so I’ve done nothing and feel bad for it.

Work is stressful too and I have to try and get to Mass early on 24th after a 38 hour shift (includes two sleeps and hopefully nobody gets me up).

I used to love Christmas but it just annoys me now (not the spiritual side).

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Talk to your brothers and sisters about not getting gifts for nieces and nephews next year. My family has done something similar to that, and it has been a huge relief. I can sympathize with you, don’t feel bad.
 
Ours is a huge clan and we gave away gift giving a long time ago,we give cards and will have a family gathering later on for a bbq.Such a relief and no one missed the gift giving 🙂
 
Bake cookies. Everyone likes cookies and it’s cheap. Merry Christmas! 😃🎄🍪
 
What about a gift you make yourself? Not everything has to be store bought. One gift my late aunt gave me when she was dying was a notebook in which she had written her favorite stories, memories and Bible verses. I was 6 when she passed away. But I remember seeing her write in that notebook. And when I received it later, it was filled with so much love. It helped me to know her better and is the best gift I ever received because she had put her heart and soul in it through her handwriting.

Not sure of the ages of your nieces and nephews. But you could bake cookies with them. Or take them to help out at a homeless shelter (if they’re old enough). Or play dress up. Sing with them. Read to them. Play with them. All of you come up with a story and act it out. The gift of your time is something they will cherish and long remember. And it’s free.

God love and bless you and your family.
 
Gosh, sorry to hear that. Praying for you this Christmas 🙏

It amazes me how gift-giving has turned into a mandatory reciprocal arrangement where the receipt of a gift comes with the obligation of giving something in return. Not much joy in that ☹️
 
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Everyone gets a Pet Rock for Christmas 🎄
 
Your wife may be aggravated with you. But I doubt she hates you. And for her to have such a reaction about you not having the money to buy presents for family members shows that she needs to learn what Christmas is really about.
 
Other years I’ve given family vegetable and flower seeds that I’ve collected,jam (jelly) that I’ve made from my berries or just bags of frozen berries.Dressed and frozen poultry that I’ve raised or potted plants that I grew.
Planning ahead isn’t one of my strong points though 🙂
 
Next year, if you gift them each a family gift that is small and spiritual, no-one could object to that.
 
And also if possible keep an eye out during the year for gifts,so there is no stress just before Christmas 🙂
 
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