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164. Budget-Friendly Christmas: From Overconsumption to Intentional Connection
Beautiful, let’s talk about that cold dread that hits when the holiday cheer meets the credit card bill. This Christmas, you deserve joy, not debt.
In this episode, I’m equipping you with a secret weapon: An intentional escape plan from holiday overspending. I'm sharing five actionable strategies that will transform your celebrations, shifting the focus from expensive things to deep, humane connection. Think: A single, thoughtful gift instead of ten stressful purchases, creative hacks for stunning decorations, and a revolutionary approach to holiday feasting and fun.
This isn't about sacrifice; it’s about claiming your financial freedom and creating a truly authentic, supportive, and budget-friendly Christmas.
Get ready to unwrapping the true value of the season.
My love, I want to hear your story: Use the contact form linked in the general podcast description. Share your own personal experience on how you've mastered budget-friendly Christmas celebrations and presents!
REFERENCES
Belk, R. W. (1993) ‘The History of Holiday Gift-Giving’, in Sherry, J. F. and McGrath, M. A. (eds) Contemporary Marketing and Consumer Behavior: An Anthropological Sourcebook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Burke, E. (1790) Reflections on the Revolution in France. London: J. Dodsley.
Cialdini, R. B. (2000) Influence: Science and Practice. 4th edn. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Dickens, C. (1843) A Christmas Carol. London: Chapman & Hall.
Dunn, E. W., Aknin, L. B. and Norton, M. I. (2008) ‘Spending Money on Others Promotes Happiness’, Science, 319(5870), pp. 1687–1688.
Emerson, R. W. (1844) Essays: Second Series. Boston: James Munroe and Company.
Gilovich, T., Kumar, A. and Jampol, L. (2015) ‘A Wonderful Life: Experiential Consumption and the Pursuit of Happiness’, Journal of Consumer Psychology, 25(1), pp. 152–165.
Mauss, M. (1990) The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies. Translated by W. D. Halls. New York: W. W. Norton & Company. (Originally published 1925).
Music: ‘Bummin on Tremelo’ by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com).
Nomura, M. (2009) Gift Giving Anxieties as a Function of Recipient Characteristics. Master’s Thesis. University of Wisconsin–Stout.
Rogers, W. (1930) The Illiterate Digest. New York: A. & C. Boni.
Surowiecki, J. (2006) ‘The Popularity of Christmas Club Accounts’, Forbes Magazine, February.
Thoreau, H. D. (1854) Walden; or, Life in the Woods. Boston: Ticknor and Fields.
Van Boven, L. and Gilovich, T. (2003) ‘To Do or to Have? That Is the Question’, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 85(6), pp. 1193–1202.
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By Marie Gonzales, M.Sc., M.A.Beautiful, let’s talk about that cold dread that hits when the holiday cheer meets the credit card bill. This Christmas, you deserve joy, not debt.
In this episode, I’m equipping you with a secret weapon: An intentional escape plan from holiday overspending. I'm sharing five actionable strategies that will transform your celebrations, shifting the focus from expensive things to deep, humane connection. Think: A single, thoughtful gift instead of ten stressful purchases, creative hacks for stunning decorations, and a revolutionary approach to holiday feasting and fun.
This isn't about sacrifice; it’s about claiming your financial freedom and creating a truly authentic, supportive, and budget-friendly Christmas.
Get ready to unwrapping the true value of the season.
My love, I want to hear your story: Use the contact form linked in the general podcast description. Share your own personal experience on how you've mastered budget-friendly Christmas celebrations and presents!
REFERENCES
Belk, R. W. (1993) ‘The History of Holiday Gift-Giving’, in Sherry, J. F. and McGrath, M. A. (eds) Contemporary Marketing and Consumer Behavior: An Anthropological Sourcebook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Burke, E. (1790) Reflections on the Revolution in France. London: J. Dodsley.
Cialdini, R. B. (2000) Influence: Science and Practice. 4th edn. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Dickens, C. (1843) A Christmas Carol. London: Chapman & Hall.
Dunn, E. W., Aknin, L. B. and Norton, M. I. (2008) ‘Spending Money on Others Promotes Happiness’, Science, 319(5870), pp. 1687–1688.
Emerson, R. W. (1844) Essays: Second Series. Boston: James Munroe and Company.
Gilovich, T., Kumar, A. and Jampol, L. (2015) ‘A Wonderful Life: Experiential Consumption and the Pursuit of Happiness’, Journal of Consumer Psychology, 25(1), pp. 152–165.
Mauss, M. (1990) The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies. Translated by W. D. Halls. New York: W. W. Norton & Company. (Originally published 1925).
Music: ‘Bummin on Tremelo’ by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com).
Nomura, M. (2009) Gift Giving Anxieties as a Function of Recipient Characteristics. Master’s Thesis. University of Wisconsin–Stout.
Rogers, W. (1930) The Illiterate Digest. New York: A. & C. Boni.
Surowiecki, J. (2006) ‘The Popularity of Christmas Club Accounts’, Forbes Magazine, February.
Thoreau, H. D. (1854) Walden; or, Life in the Woods. Boston: Ticknor and Fields.
Van Boven, L. and Gilovich, T. (2003) ‘To Do or to Have? That Is the Question’, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 85(6), pp. 1193–1202.