Oh gosh, it seems every time I'm online I see another article about the holidays:
Why You Should Only Give 2 Presents
Minimalism: Why The 4 Present Rule is The Way To Go
But then I spot:
Why I'm Going All Out This Year
Also,
Check Out All The Elf On The Shelf Ideas
OR
Why You Shouldn't Do Elf On The Shelf
Let's also throw in:
Why Santa Is Not Someone Your Kids Should Believe In
and then I also see:
10 Ways To Show How Santa Is Coping With The Pandemic
It's enough to make my head spin.
I've said it before: don't ever let anyone make you feel guilty on how you want to celebrate.
We do far more than 4 gifts and don't feel bad. My kids did believe in Santa and no, they did not feel betrayed when they found out the truth as articles might want you to believe.
If you do Elf On The Shelf, amazing. We did. (And here are some EASY ideas.) But don't feel like you NEED to buy one. Your kids will be okay without an elf in their life. I was. I'm sure you were as well.
Remember that the articles you read are opinions. If a family is comfortable with 2 gifts, fabulous, but if it's not something you do, fine. Continue to wrap those presents even if you are on number 10.
So relax. December always seems to pass quickly and there's no need to spend it feeling guilty.
Enjoy the season!
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Thank you for this! I think you should celebrate the season in a way that is meaningful to your family without anyone making you feel guilty.
ReplyDeleteThis is so on target. People need to celebrate the way they feel comfortable. Two presents, four presents it really is up to the person and their family to make the memories and enjoy the season.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful though. Each family has their own way to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteI do think that the media makes people feel like they have to celebrate the holidays in a certain way. I agree that you celebrate the way that is best for you.
ReplyDeleteI love this - Christmas can be special without all the bells and whistles, it seems to have become such a holiday full of pressure and that's a shame.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Every family should celebrate the holidays the way that makes sense to them. After years of making a traditional Christmas dinner, I finally switched to making pizza on Christmas day. It made everyone happier. I hated missing the fun stuff because I was cooking.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. Celebrate how you want and leave others to do the same. This year was hard enough.
ReplyDeleteI'm too much of a gift giver to stop at 4. 10 is more my cup of tea. =) I agree, celebrate however you want and don't feel guilty. Life is too short for that and Christmas is too magical for any kind of negativity.
ReplyDeleteGreat advise! I grew up without an elf on the shelf and my kids are too old to start now. It is tricky to decide how many gifts to give.
ReplyDeleteI remember it broke my heart when my mom told me santa didn't exist but I didn't feel betrayed by her, that's bull**it!
ReplyDeleteI still love Christmas and I still believe in Santa soo
This is a great post. It is so important to accept that we all celebrate in different ways..and that is okay!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you on this! You should always celebrate the way you want to and never listen to other people’s opinions
ReplyDeleteTotally love this post. You do you! Whatever that may be, whatever that might look like. Love where you are!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm mature enough not to feel guilty because of the way I celebrate my Christmas! Great read! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post and I completely agree. My daughters were not mad or upset when they found out either. This is actually our first year with them not believing. We are still doing gifts as well.
ReplyDeleteIt is finally Holiday season and I can't be happier. We do have our own Christmas traditions and we love them...
ReplyDeleteI think it's important to celebrate holidays and be happy. Christmas it's a beautiful family holiday and I can't wait for it!
ReplyDeleteSome people really try to make you feel guilty. Not me though; I am in full swing!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh YES!! All of this! I feel so torn every year, but this year especially. Like, I kinda wanna make it a fun year for my kids, ya know?! SIGH.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this reminder! I do baked good boxes for my friends every year and someone was telling me the other day that it was too much. But for me, its perfect. Not spending a lot but not doing nothing. It's the way I want to celebrate and give!
ReplyDeleteTrue, every family has their own way to celebrate the holidays. We have changed things up as the years have passed. Always, creating lovely memories which is what will stay with us all.
ReplyDeleteCan’t feel guilty during the holidays! This is time for cheer family and celebration of life.
ReplyDeleteWe need to celebrate things our own ways. I try not to let others influence what we do too much, you need to do what works for you.
ReplyDeleteI just think what makes the holiday season so special are the traditions you come up with for your family and how it's different for everyone. Or can be. Some are similar.
ReplyDeleteWe all celebrate the holidays differently. Some love it to be simple or minimalistic but Im going all out too this year, without any guilt.
ReplyDeleteEvery one deserves to celebrate the Holidays without guilt. But I love to create memories with loved ones. and not just about the food and presents
ReplyDeleteIts so true. The Holidays pass quickly so live the moment and create lovely memories. Experience the spirit of Christmas and spread joy
ReplyDeleteWow none of this happens here, people are more like "you do you" We do have more of a budget with gifts rather than an actual number. It's usually around 3/4 but it depends
ReplyDeleteThis is a much-needed post during the holidays. So often we are racked with guilt and there is no one right way to do things.
ReplyDeleteThose elves are so much fun, however I have seen a lot parents that have found them to just be too much this holiday season LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a really wonderful post! I totally agree on this! We should celebrate without guilt and just enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOn point! Celebrate how you want to celebrate and brush off any guilt.
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I agree everyone should get to celebrate how they want to celebrate and not feel guilty
ReplyDeleteI think people should really do what works for them, and not compare themselves to others. We do what is best for our family.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, yes, all of this. Celebrate how you want to and it's crazy to think people think they can tell you how to feel.
ReplyDeleteI do make sure to budget for the holiday season as it is easy to go overboard and spend way too much. At least for me LOL. Celebrate your way… that is what it’s all about ;)
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