I have a few thoughts about the current holiday season as we happen to find ourselves in the thick of it. Does anyone else feel pressure to spend money they don’t have on gifts that might be relevant for at most a couple of days? I want to explore how we can shift the association of holidays with getting/giving material possessions to a different kind of present (or better yet presence).
For years I have struggled with spending copious amounts of money I don’t have on gifts for my family and friends. Why does our culture focus so much on material wealth vs creating memories/spending time not $$/making meaningful connections over a time meant to celebrate a slowing down after a hard years work (post harvest).
I guess I am wondering about ways that I (and anyone out there in the void) can practice spending time not money, other non-consumer based traditions people practice, and other quirky things you can give via creating. Any ideas?