Its when global issues arise that prioriting works.
Gifts are often a habit..friends who have plenty
giving friends who have as much.
so when the utilities rise and food must be seen to first choice.
also maintaining a property.
I send cards at Christmas a way of keeping in touch with people through the years.Wont stop that.I shall buy vouchers for the children we care about so they may be steered towards things that before they may have avoided...clothing not toys..but their parents will guide that.My older friends...nice luxury foods they may never be able to buy now heating a home is so expensive here.Not great quantities just best quality.
I believe we need a cushion in life.Think poor..act poor.not a mind set for the older folks who worked for this country.
Another decision I have made is to have the one special meal on Christmas day .Plan to have sufficant.no leftovers.
Then for the other days after be back to normal.Usual meals.
Here the supermarkets are so busy prior to Christmas as if a collective storing is happening.And food will be wasted.
BUCKLE OUR BELTS comes to mind.