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Christmas giving

November11

I’m working on a series of articles for MSN Money about Christmas gift giving.  I founda wonderulf gift-giving pact on MoneySavingExpert.com

This Christmas, I’m asking you to agree to a
No Unnecessary Present Pact

This year, let’s not send each other gifts that might end up unused, and agree to protect our pockets instead. Your friendship means a lot to me, and a card would be just as welcome as a costly pressie.

I’ve sent you this as part of the No Unnecessary Presents Pact (NUPP) campaign, designed to fight back against Christmas commercial pressures.

If you agree, let me know…

Find out more or send your own free NUPP email at www.moneysavingexpert.com/nupp
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Christmas spending

November4

I have quite strong views about Christmas Spending, but I appreciate that there are other money personalities out there and I’m not necessarily right and other wrong.  I’m intriged as to what others feel on the subject of presents:

1. Why do you give? Do you give to get something in return, do you give becuase it boosts you psychologically, or some other reason.

2. Do you think families should set spending limits on Christmas spending?

3. Do you like receiving money or vouchers?

4. Would you prefer money or vouchers to a present?

5. Does an expensive present mean more to you than a cheap one? (Be honest here)

6. How do you feel when you get something you don’t want?

7.  Any other thoughts about Christmas spending?