Is spending a lot of money during Christmas a winter sport?
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For some people. Trying to outspend each other.
761248
I think they have quit thinking at that point .. or never knew what Christmas/Holiday was about. We don't have to spend. We don't have to hurt. I wish you Peace and Hope.
769484
I love the smiles on my grandchildrens faces on Christmas , and watching them play with their toys . My family isn't as bad as you portrayed .\nWe really don't play the spend too much money game either . We just can't afford it . Wow I thank you for this question because now I feel better \nthan I have been feeling . We have even less money to spend this year as I've been injured and can't work , but my babys won't care , they just love spending time with their extended family .\nIsn't that what it's all about .
875328
A good year round sport would be ice skating. It's indoors (usually) and you can plan around your scheldule. Because it's not a team sport. So you can go whenever you want. It's really great for staying fit even if all you do is skate around the rink. And some rinks even offer off ice classes or power skating classes which can really give you a good workout!
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You were high when you asked this weren't you?  hehehe  to funny, but we do not where gloves because of Christmas but the cold, so even if we moved Christmas, gloves would still be worn in the winter for cold.
473170
This is definitely a great time to buy ski's, everything will be really cheap. You can buy demo ski's for nearly half the price at any of the major mountains in your area, or try going to Gart Sports, or G.I.Joes.... or really any large sports warehouse in your area. Try looking in your local newspaper as well, I'm sure you can find some great deals in there as well. Good luck! ...Spring Skiing really is the best.
346588
is it Christmas already?
898847
Draw one name out of the bunch and buy a really nice gift for that person.  Then have everyone else do the same.  You should really suggest doing this as most people with money, want to hang onto their money too, and they will welcome the idea of just buying for one person.  Of course, you should still buy for the children in the family - Christmas is for kids.
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There are no statistics I'm aware of. However, not all parts of the world that celebrate Christmas get snow, so it isn't all that dangerous. Kinda hard to slip & fall on ice in SoCal.
257828
no but they need it since it costs so much money to go to a sport game these days
918549
Divide the $150.00 3 ways: (1) Help your favorite church or organization with $50. (2) Buy some winter clothes for you. (3) Buy something nice for $50.00 for your family, boyfriend, husband, or best friend. Another idea: Save back the $150 and try to add $50 dollars per week to it till New Year's Eve. Get a group of friends to do the same. Take a few days off around that time and go to Vegas. Have a blast!!!
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Christmas these days bears no resemblance to it real story - it has become far too commercialised.\n\nHow often do you see a nativity scene these days? Ask half the children in an entire school (primary school) what Christmas is all about and they'll say "presents".\n\nThe reason it starts earlier each year is that it has become a capitalist race to see which business can fleece the most money out of us. Some stores base their entire annual turnover on the next 8 weeks. Woolworths has been trading at a loss all year so far - but it expects to pick up over the Christmas period and make more money (profit) than last year.\n\nMoney money money - that's what it's all about.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac says your mid-December will be snowier than usual, and Christmas will be one of this winter's coldest periods. Check out their long-range forecast here:\nhttp://www.almanac.com/weatherforecast/us/2
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It depends if you are willing to fight the crowds. The sales are enticing but you may get trampled or mauled out there.\n\nMerry Early Christmas!
765877
I dont know if you'll get many answers in this forum... this is Winter Sports :)
832848
The key to your question is--on and off--I would never suggest that anyone spend that much on a--on and off--Let him spend the money. A gift could and should run about 50 bucks.What you start off doing, he will expect from then on.Can't he use an office set,tools,or maybe outdoor equipment?Just take care of your money, until it gets SERIOUS..Good luck.
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This is one of the big issues I have with Christmas- every year my family gets just a tad bigger and we always feel the need to outdo last years gift.  9 times out of 10 we wind up giving worthless junk that is neat when you open it but winds up collecting dust or in the garage sale pile in a year or two.\nI have gotten to the place that I only buy gifts for the kids- I try to spend $15 or less and focus on giving them something that relates ot their interest, hobby or something they can enjoy with friends and family.\nI don't really do gifts for the adults anymore because it gets overwhelming.\nDecide what you want Christmas to be about for you- do oyu want it to be a stressful financial strain or do oyu want it to be a time to look forward to- to spend with friends and family and let them know how much they mean to you?\nIf oyu live close to your family- do a nice dinner, offer them rather than a gift in a wrapped package- a time that oyu can spend together doing something unique or an act of service for them.  If you live far- make a creative video of something interesting where you live and you just talking about your year- do a video diary over the year and send it to them at Christmas to "catch up"  you can also do a photo montage on CD- there are many great programs for that.  Otherwise, Christmas is only as stressful as you make it.  \nIt took me a while but I have come to terms with and have gotten very comfortable with- I don't have to buy gifts for everyone and it is OKAY  :)