The Cost of Christmas

The Cost of Christmas

What does Christmas cost your family every year? 

Do the financial demands of Christmas stress you out?

Christmas is a great time for families to gather and celebrate, however I feel like the debt incurred by some over the holidays creates so much stress that Christmas then becomes a burden. 

So what is the actual cost of Christmas? 

What do we have control over, when it comes to changing what we have always done?

Remember it's okay to make choices for the well being of you and your family. 

Our finances are our finances, and we get to control how much we spend or do not spend. 

What if you could communicate clearly to your family members, what your budget is and ask that the spending fall in line to make it easier for all. 

• Maybe the food can be potluck.

• Maybe travel expenses for those that have to travel can be shared.

• Maybe a donation can be made to a worthy cause rather than purchasing gifts for all.

Start now, communicate, be creative, and perhaps spark some joy and fun in creating new traditions and just being together.