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I quit doing commercial Christmas about 15 years ago. My daughter was still young and wouldn't understand so she still got presents. Everyone else got a card for a few more years and then nada, I just stopped completely. I still visit friends and family, call them etc... just don't go out and buy stuff. Ask others not to buy me anything as well and let everyone know my thoughts on what the season's become. Honestly most of it's crap no one wants anyway. For a while I used to give what I would have spent to a couple local charities. Then about 8-10 years ago I started halving that at Christmas then sending the other half in June. I saw a news story that said everyone tends to give during Nov. and Dec. and food programs etc... experience short falls at mid year. Last year I gave some to a couple charities down here and sent a check to one back in the states. I'll be doing the same this year, just in a lesser amount.
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