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Christmas Sucks Review and Giveaway

November 8, 2008 By Mandy 20 Comments

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Does the coming Christmas season conjure up going into debt (again), terrible travel and creepy mall Santa Clauses? Then you probably agree- Christmas can suck! Good news… there’s a new book that says you’re not alone.

CHRISTMAS SUCKS: WHAT TO DO WHEN FRUITCAKE, FAMILY AND FINDING THE PERFECT GIFT MAKE YOU MISERABLE by Joanne Kimes is a collection of practical tips that will help you save your sanity this holiday. It’s an amusing look at America’s commercialization of the Christmas holiday season and all the strife and stress that goes with it. I recently had the chance to read a copy of this book and found myself identifying with so many of the points Kimes made about how Christmas has turned into a huge holiday free-for-all and less about the true meaning and spirit of the holiday. Her tips are practical and if you are looking to scale back and “just say no” this holiday season, then this is the book for you.

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Comments

  1. Happy Valley Mom says

    November 12, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Love this

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  2. Happy Valley Mom says

    November 12, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Love this

    Reply
  3. Happy Valley Mom says

    November 12, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Love this

    Reply
  4. Aubrey says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    LOL
    That cracks me up!

    Reply
  5. MelADramatic Mommy says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:47 am

    I’m afraid this holiday might suck a little since we’re a one income household now. Maybe this book will bring it out of suckiness. Thanks!

    PS- word verification is suckl

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  6. Francine says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:40 am

    I would love to read this book… Count me in on this giveaway.
    Hugs

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  7. e.beck.artist says

    November 10, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    the title is a crack up …. but sounds interesting beyond the humor … sign me up!

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  8. Jilse says

    November 10, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    It sounds like a book worth reading. Goodness knows Christmas isn’t all joy and goodwill toward men. In fact it gets pretty darn stressful at times. I am always willing to read tips on how to make the Christmas season go more smoothly.

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  9. Lori says

    November 10, 2008 at 11:48 am

    right up my alley! i am attempting a homemade holiday this year and cutting waaaaay back…here’s hopin!

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  10. windycindy says

    November 10, 2008 at 2:26 am

    I love it! The cover is a classic and the title is perfect. What a joyous read this book has to be! Please enter me in your delightful book giveaway drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  11. kamewh says

    November 9, 2008 at 10:43 am

    Sounds very interesting!!

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    kerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  12. HOLLYWODSMART says

    November 9, 2008 at 1:06 am

    very good article on Christmas

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  13. Crystal Adkins says

    November 9, 2008 at 12:29 am

    LOL cute title! I’d love to give it a read 🙂 Thank you!
    Crystal72206@yahoo.com

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  14. Mandie says

    November 8, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    Sounds very interesting!

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  15. eetomost says

    November 8, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    sign me up:)even though i just had a holiday open house so I guess this book has something to do with me, but hey, we gotta earn a living! I do offer awesome customer service, monthly payments and FREEE Gifts:) 🙂 🙂

    leigh-nc

    Reply
  16. quitecontrary1977 says

    November 8, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    OOh I want it! Hey I’m in the MS Delta,too? What part of this hell hole are you in?

    http://nowenteringmomville.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Tarasview says

    November 8, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    sounds like an interesting book!

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  18. The Mom says

    November 8, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    OMG I can write a dozen posts on my reasons behind Xmas being sucky!! I do have rejoice in all the giveaways around the blogosphere though, thanks for spreading the love!

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  19. Keetha says

    November 8, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    The title cracks me up yet from your review, it sounds like something thought-provoking and helpful. Sounds great!

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  20. Barbara says

    November 8, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    This sounds like my kind of book. I believe that Christmas has become way to commercialized. Thanks for the giveaway

    darling1420(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

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