I am sick of buying crap presents, that have a lifespan of less then 6months.  Well made toys for the kids (and it's really hard to find something decent).  Silver coins for family and staff. 

Nobody needs the useless crap you get from the Warehouse or wherever, it breaks you chuck it out, waste of time and money. 

I'm not planning on being a Grinch, but I refuse to waste money on useless, worthless junk!

We are spending less as saving up for a couple of cheap trips to Europe! $NZ1= 65ecents anyone?

Had a bit of cash lying around in December for a change.  So had bit of spend up this year.  If things flop then at least I've had a chance to enjoy the money rather than the usual "beneficairy christmas:.   But blimey some of that little stuff is getting pricey (nice decks of cards and basic games around the 20 to 40 buck mark!  Pretty souvenoirs 70-150 a piece.  Wee stocking gifts for the kiddies amount to more than what I used to receive a fortnight - each...   Ever get that feeling you're trying to support the economy single handedly?