"If you're worrying about how you'll make a massive Thanksgiving spread when grocery prices are this high, or how you're going to get everything on your kids' wish lists for Christmas or Hanukkah, you're not alone. Chances are something will have to give. Maybe you're not going to be flying home for the holidays as you have in years past, or you'll have to forego the dinner and drinks with the girls where you usually exchange nice gifts."
"I would love to see everybody just be honest with their friends and just say, 'You know what? I'm refocusing this holiday. We are really concentrating on experiences over stuff because we know that experiences last a lifetime, so I'd love to get together with you guys. You can come over to the house. We'll play cards, have a fun night, whatever it is,'"
Rising prices and tightened budgets make the holidays more stressful, forcing people to choose where to cut back. Common compromises include skipping travel or foregoing traditional gift exchanges and expensive outings. A practical approach is to be honest with friends and refocus holiday plans on shared experiences rather than costly items, such as hosting low-cost gatherings at home with games and simple food. Maintain calm firmness if others object and set clear boundaries about spending. Helping children adjust requires age-appropriate conversations, creative gift strategies, and opportunities to teach budgeting and priorities.
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