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Episode 2534:

Rose Lounsbury shares a heartfelt examination of holiday spending through the lens of minimalism. She reflects on how the true joy of Christmas is found in moments shared with family, not the accumulation of gifts. Her insights urge readers to consider the lasting value of experiences over material possessions.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/spend-just-100-holidays/

Quotes to ponder:

"The gifts we give don’t matter as much as the time we spend."

"Most gifts are not fulfilling. Giving and getting tons of presents does not make me feel happy, or fulfilled, or joyful, or… Christmas-like."

"All my best holiday memories involve TIME with family and friends. They revolve around MEMORIES, not stuff."

Episode references:

The reference from Rose Lounsbury's article, "Hundred Dollar Holiday" by Bill McKibben, is accessible here: Amazon​​.

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