month when many other expenses were due.
Heating bills, groceries, school activities, travel, and end-of-year commitments could all compete for the same budget.
The savings gave her more flexibility and reduced the pressure she usually felt as Christmas approached.
For the first time in years, she could enjoy the holiday without worrying constantly about how much money remained in her account.
- What the Family Did Instead of Buying Gifts for Every Adult
The woman understood that removing one tradition without replacing it with anything meaningful could leave some relatives feeling
