Now it's December you may already feel overwhelmed by the commercialism of Christmas. Juliet Schor describes Christmas as "an orgy of shopping and spending" If you want to simplify and enjoy the Christmas holiday without waking up with a home full of clutter and a load of debt then think about the following...

• Spending limits on gifts
• Limiting the number of gifts
• Having a day out together rather than giving gifts
• Giving your time - such as babysitting or doing chores for the person
  

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