I read this book for the first time two years ago. Recommended by the Frugal Zealot Amy Dacyczyn in her book The Tightwad Gazette, I finally did a search at my local library and was delighted to discover a copy. A very old copy and one that probably has not left the shelves in quite some time.
After reading it I was even more baffled as to why this book wasn't being handed out for free to everyone who wanted a copy. This book talks about the conscience decision by industry and marketing professionals to commercialize Christmas. This commercialization was only exacerbated by the advent of the credit card and then the Two-Income family.
Snow outside our house last December
Step by step this book will guide readers through the process of scaling down Christmas and making the holiday season less about gifts and more about family and traditions. Check your library but if it doesn't have a copy buy it. I don't usually recommend spending money but this time is an exception. And do it before you get your Christmas shopping underway.
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