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<\/a><\/p>\n “When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.”<\/em> – Bob Hope<\/p>\n I am often asked for thoughts and advice on celebrating Christmas. And when I am, there are a number of helpful resources I send out in reply.<\/p>\n Personally, I have written my Christmas thoughts elsewhere: I respect gift-giving as a love language and do not want to rob my family members of that simple joy. But I prefer quality over quantity, needs over wants, experiences over products, and provide gift wish-lists whenever possible. For the kids, we reevaluate toy boxes and closet space a few months after the holidays to determine if there are items (new or old) to remove. The philosophy is simple, straight-forward, and easy to manage.<\/p>\n But I am not the first to write about enjoying a simpler Christmas. In fact, as I mentioned earlier, there are countless posts\/articles\/guides on experiencing a simple, stress-free Christmas. And in an effort to create a valuable resource for myself and others, here is a comprehensive list of the best links in one handy, thorough, shareable guide.<\/p>\n The Case Against Buying Christmas Presents | Zen Habits<\/a>\u00a0– I love Christmas, but the shopping has got to go. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n 1 Simple Strategy to Save $2,000 this Holiday and Make Everyone Love You Forever | Far Beyond the Stars<\/a>\u00a0– You\u2019ve been bombarded by advertising since the day you were born telling you that the only way Christmas would be a success was if you spent somewhere around $1,000 on gifts for people.<\/p>\n The $100 Christmas | Mother Jones<\/a> –\u00a0We felt cheated by the Christmases we were having — so rushed, so busy, so full of mercantile fantasy and catalog hype that we couldn’t relax and enjoy the season.<\/p>\n 35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget | Becoming Minimalist<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0I have countless holiday memories. Most of them center around faith, family, and traditions. But very few childhood memories actually include the gifts I received.<\/p>\n One Less Gift – A Holiday Gift Exemption Certificate | Miss Minimalist<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Tired of holiday consumerism?\u00a0Give a \u201cOne Less Gift\u201d Certificate to someone special.<\/p>\n A Non-Consumer Christmas: Simple Gifts for Kids and Grown-Ups | Get Rich Slowly<\/a>\u00a0– Not sure what to buy for your loved ones this year? Consider buying nothing at all.<\/p>\n 18 Non-Toy Gifts for Children | Nourishing Minimalism<\/a> –\u00a0A great way to combat too many toys, is to shift all the gifts to non-toy items.<\/p>\n 99 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas | Becoming Minimalist<\/a> – What gifts can we give that won\u2019t add to the clutter problem? Here’s a list.<\/p>\n 7 Tips to Overcome Holiday Gift Clutter | Becoming Minimalist<\/a> –\u00a0How can we create space to both humbly accept gifts and remain clutterfree? What specific steps can we take to successfully overcome holiday gift clutter?<\/p>\n The Top of Your Holiday To-Do List: Breathe. | The Art of Simple<\/a>\u00a0– Your holiday preparation assignment today?\u00a0Breathe. Relax your shoulders. And do the following.<\/p>\n Beyond the Tension: Having Christmas with Joy | Small Notebook<\/a> –\u00a0After sampling both sides, I choose to do those things that reflect joy in my activities and attitude.<\/p>\n Christmas Budget Worksheet | Life Your Way<\/a><\/p>\n Christmas Gift List | Life Your Way<\/a><\/p>\n How to Survive (and Thrive) During the Holidays When You Feel Alone | Zen Habits<\/a>\u00a0– There may be some of you who are going through these holidays without family, without anyone perhaps, and I know that can be extremely rough. This post is for you.<\/p>\nThe Helpful Link Guide to a Simpler Christmas<\/h2>\n
Rethinking Christmas.<\/h3>\n
Gift-Giving Guides.<\/h3>\n
Simple, Practical Guides.<\/h3>\n
Holiday Printable Guides.<\/h3>\n
Emotional Needs.<\/h3>\n