Spend the day spending nothing!!! - Page 2

[normajean]

I'm with those who say "spend conscientiously".

This came up on another forum I belong to, but it was presented as a "Christian Boycott to prevent the over commericalization of Christmas."

Here is the OP:

I'm not wanting to offend anyone by any means, but the Christian radio station in our area is announcing that Christians should take a stand the day after Thanksgiving. They are saying that Christmas is becoming too commercialized and since this is the biggest shopping day of the year then we as Christians should boycott it and make a statement. Just thought I'd pass this along.

Here is my reply:

Well, I think whether Christmas is too commercial depends on how YOU handle it. If your Christmas is too commercial, tone it down.

However, on the other hand, Christmas spending makes up 50% or more of the years revenue for many businesses and boycotting Christmas spending can also hurt our economy. Maybe a better idea would be to re-direct the spending toward gifts that reflect your beliefs, small businesses owned by friends and family, and avoiding the big chain stores.

[Sustainer]

I wish more people would observe Buy Nothing Day.

I think EVERY day should be "buy conscientiously day."

I never worry about hurting the economy by cutting down my spending. You don't have to have a consumer economy in order to have a healthy economy. Saving money makes good economic sense, both on a micro and on a macro scale. Money saved is money that doesn't need to be earned. Reduce the need for a second job. Reduce the need for higher wages. I say: "Help the economy - spend less!"

[Meiri]

Well DH had to go to work and I had to do some grocery shopping, but we went to our locally owned store rather than the closer Walmart. Life goes on eh?

But in his own way DH did participate when he refused to buy the CD player that DS wants at the $10 higher than it was on Wednesday price.:LOL

[MelMel]

YES Devrok! said beautifully.