Xmas at your house: All out or low key?

Meg&Jesse

So do you go all out with decorations, gifts, activities at xmas or keep it low key?

We do a tree and a few decorations.  I have this magnetic advent calendar that DS loves this year.  Each year we buy each other 2 hallmark ornaments that represent each other, and that is what is on the tree. 

We do few gifts.  For the past two years DS and I don't buy each other gifts and just spend the money on house projects or vacations.  DS doesn't get much.  This year I bought him a new wooden train set and some books.

 

erino&chrish

We aren't doing it this year but did it past years.  I like to go all-out with decorating because I can do it over time when I have time.  The day of the party we keep it low-key and easy.  Last year we got a Honeybaked ham, baked some cookies the night before, and got pre-made sides.  We get gifts for all our family but we don't go overboard.  I'd say with LO keep it easy the day of the party and do the "all-out" stuff beforehand so you don't have pressure on Christmas Eve/Day.  Have a great time!

Sage Mommy

We go all out with decorations, traditions and baking. It livens up the cold winter months IMO.

NHMountainBride

Way low key with decorations.  We have a tree and some ornaments, but that's it.  I love Christmas decorations, but I have no domestic talents and I'm lazy.    I'd like to say low key in terms of gifts, too, but alas, I just love buying presents!  And now that I have a LO to buy for, well, it's just ridiculous.

excitedforlittleone

We are pretty moderate when it comes to decorating.  As far as gifts go I spent alot of money this year....lol.

tarebear9891

Pretty much all out with decorating and presents. It is our favorite time of the year:)

Jules G

All out, I love Christmas! 

ZTACRYSTAL

All out. But thats just my personality. I love to decorate and buy gifts. We have a big family tree and DD has her own mini tree. We also have wreaths, topiaries, and garland up. I know I spend waaaay to much on gifts but I love to give big, especially at this time of year.

CalinsBride

We go all out. I love decorating, Christmas music, Christmas movies, baking, crafts, activities, etc, etc. In terms of gifts we go as "all out" as the budget allows.

emberlee3

We are low-key.  Our tree is this 4-foot fake one that we bought when we lived in a tiny apartment.  It looks kind of ridiculous in our house.  Next year, we'll get our sh*t together and get a real one.  I'm going to buy a real wreath and put that on the front door, and that's it.

Gifts are also low-key.  DH and I usually buy small gifts for each other (last year we just did stockings for each other).  This year, I'm giving him 1 or 2 presents plus 1 from DS.  And we only got DS a few toys; I'm also going to wrap up some new sippy cups and stuff like that. 

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