8th December- Fuss Free Christmas

Fuss Free Christmas and also Buy Nothing Christmas (which I have previously blogged on) are schemes to stem the consumerist tide that sweeps our Western nations at this time of year. Under the mis-guided and media endorsed assumption that to have a happy Christmas one needs many expensive presents, Christmas cards and decorations and a table, fridge and pantry groaning with more food than you could ever possibly need.
I suggested that this year we try 'Hand Made Christmas' but this wasn't a popular idea with several members of the family. But even though I won't make all of my presents, there will still be quite a lot of home produced things.
Apparently a 15 year old friend of Poppy's is getting Christmas presents totalling the value of £250. I don't know what that will be. Poppy quite rightly concluded that she won't be getting any where near that. She said 'It'll be nearer £60.' I didn't seek to further correct her.
We as a family really want for nothing. On Christmas day we'll have bits and pieces in stockings, nice food, church, family and festive TV. WHat else could we wish for? :D