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Christmas Shopping

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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I love christmas time, but all of my friends are talking about getting each other loads of presents this year. Which is made more annoying as I don't work and don't have very much money. Not only that, I have completely no idea what to get any of them, well I had a few ideas, but if I get something for a few people I've really got to get everyone else something.

So does anyone else have any cheapish ideas for good all round presents? Or any general opinions of christmas coming up?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Re: Christmas Shopping
    Originally posted by Ladon J
    I love christmas time, but all of my friends are talking about getting each other loads of presents this year. Which is made more annoying as I don't work and don't have very much money. Not only that, I have completely no idea what to get any of them, well I had a few ideas, but if I get something for a few people I've really got to get everyone else something.

    So does anyone else have any cheapish ideas for good all round presents? Or any general opinions of christmas coming up?

    that depends what kind of friends do you have
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    well this year me and my friends are just gona go to a restaurant and then have a wicked night out rather than buy each other presents. i think its a fab idea:)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Excellent idea Lipsy.
    My brother and I, when we're skint, have a couple of times agreed to just get a card (best/worst depending upon your opinion), and the funniest thing we can find for a quid. :)

    Mr_Wobble ;)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    In the past, my friends and I used to arrange a 'secret santa' system where we put everyone's names in a hat, then everyone picked one out and had to buy just that person a present. It worked well because you got a decent present, no little tacky things, and you didn't have to buy everyone something.

    Otherwise, just give cards and cheap but thoughtful presents - Christmas isn't about how much money you spend, it's just about giving and good cheer :D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I hate Christmas, but then I'm not Christian, I'm pagan and will be celebrating Yule. However, it means a lot to my family to at least make an effort so I'll get them presents.

    It would be hypocritical of me to worship Christmas.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Presents aren't important to me.

    Christmas is about being with family and loved ones.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I refuse to do anything Christmassy before December comes, i.e. when advent starts. It just ruins the atmosphere, especially when you walk into shops in October and they're playing christmas carols already - its just so commercialised. It destroys the special spirit of Christmas that one used to feel.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Christmas isnt coming this year. Sorry Folks, Santa broke his leg.

    I wrote yeah instead of year. :|
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Rocks
    its just so commercialised.

    I wish I could trademark that phrase. I think it has truly become 'stating the bleedin' obvious.' I fear I may hear it 9875 times between now and xmas.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ladon, it doesn`t matter a bit how much a present cost, it`s the thought that went into it. Sometimes the little things you get are almost the best of all if you know what I mean.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i think Secret Santas are the best idea, thats what happened last year, but this year everyone wants to buy stuff for their individual little friends. So its apparently not happening. Which is great for me, it means I dont have to buy anybody at school anything.

    And Christmas Shopping is the worst phrase in the world when you work in a pwerfume shop. Everyone decides its a good idea to buy perfume and aftershave for christmas. Which I dont think it is :|
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by MoonRat
    It would be hypocritical of me to worship Christmas.

    it's hypocritical for most people to celebrate christmas. get used to it. most christmas celebrations are secular anyway, so i don't really see your problem with it.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by rachie004
    just out of interest does everyone start saying happy birthday to people 2 months prior to their birthday?
    do you all yammer on about how you can't wait to put the birthday decorations up.. or better yet.. actually put the happy birthday signs up 6 weeks before?
    Do you? hmmmm?

    Noddy Holder?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    miserable basturds
    christmas is wicked, like skating and bein 14...... mmmmmmm

    *Dreams nostaligly*


    can't spell for xylophones
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by molo
    miserable basturds
    christmas is wicked, like skating and bein 14...... mmmmmmm

    *Dreams nostaligly*


    can't spell for xylophones

    Nice to see you again :wave: Shame I have to ruin the wb by telling you that being 14 is not wicked in any way, shape or form. Apart from the girls and the freedom. Or maybe that was the point :chin:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by the doc horatio
    Noddy Holder?
    :lol:
    its chriiiissssstmaaaaaaaaaaasss.
    I dont buy christmas presents for friends. Ive just told them not to get me anything as i couldnt afford to buy for friends. to be honest, most of them seemed relieved as they cant afford it either. I just stick to family - Thats expensive enough as it is.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by rainbow brite
    I just stick to family - Thats expensive enough as it is.

    Especially when you have kids!

    The woman next door to me has 15 grandchildren, and she buys something for them all.
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