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When financial pressure overwhelms celebration meaning

I spent my entire paycheck on Christmas gifts for my kids because I can't bear the thought of them having less than their classmates.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The commodification of love through gift-giving can trap us in cycles of financial strain that contradict the spirit of generosity.

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“Where Are You with Festivals and celebrations?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.