Curbing Consumerism: A Balanced Approach To Holiday Gifts

The holiday season is a time of warm gathering, sparkling lights, and... maxed-out credit cards. If you too feel like you’re trapped in an endless cycle of buying bigger and better gifts, know that everyone has been here. This is because the holiday gift pressure to spend and impress has turned what should be a season of joy into a mere occasion of materialism.

So how could Coil change this habit of splurging on holiday gifts? This year, it's time to focus more on thoughtfulness rather than the price tags. 

Read below this interesting article on how you can curb consumerism when it comes to holiday gifting.

Did you know that a recent report stated that the average American spends around $1,000 on holiday gifts every year? Added to that, the cost of decorations, food, and travel. Suddenly, the season of joy turns into an ouch to your wallet!

However, another survey revealed that nearly 60 percent of people receive at least one gift they don’t want or need. So, what’s the reason behind you keeping doing this? The truth is this never-ending holiday spending spiral and the fear of disappointing others.

Before you head directly towards making the Google search about how to cancel Christmas this year, know that curbing consumerism doesn't mean you need to eliminate gift giving entirely. It's more about shifting your perspective and choices to rather valuable ones. 

The truth is not all gifts come in shiny wrapping paper. Rather, it's your kindness that can make every gift impactful. From concert tickets to a pre-booking for a spa day, can actually help create memories that will last longer than you ever thought. Besides, your sweet gestures of spending some quality time with your loved ones and offering help with a project or babysitting often mean more than those expensive holiday gifts. And if you want something even more, you can try making a donation in their name—it's a gift that keeps on giving. 

Here are a few helpful tips on how you can rethink your gifting game.

So, if you too have a habit of splurging on multiple gifts for each person, focus on buying a single present that truly matches their needs. After all, fewer gifts don’t mean less love—it means more meaning.

While this sounds too niche, when the holiday season actually hits, your self-control tends to vanish faster than ever. Therefore, it's essential to figure out how much you’re willing to spend per person and resist your temptation to go a little overboard. This simple approach will probably save you from financial regret in January.

There’s always something special about homemade gifts. From as basic as cookies to a knitted scarf or a memorable scrapbook with pictures, these DIY gifts truly show your effort that goes into making it. Moreover, they are easier on your wallet too.

There’s a very fine line between thoughtful giving and unnecessary spending. Isn't it? But the key to making a sound gifting choice is intentionality. In simple words, when you focus on the ‘why’ behind your gift over the price tags, you are already there on your journey to curb consumerism.