Is it rude to not want to exchange Christmas gifts with friends to save money?

I'm faced with the same thing, and it requires some awkward and frank conversations. My suggestion is to pool your group of friends and ask them to do a one-gift Secret Santa deal where you all draw one name. Or suggest that you're only buying gifts for kids this year, no adults.

Or suggest that this year you'd like to only do homemade gifts (crafts, baked goods, mixed cds, etc. ) Or if none of these work, just tell them that you're cutting out Christmas this year and ask them please not to get you anything, and you hope they understand with the economy how it is. I think a lot of us are in your shoes, so don't feel too bad. And no, it's not rude.

It's honest. Good luck, and Happy Holidays!

I don’t think it is rude. People will have to understand that there is a financial crisis and that some people are watching what they spend. My suggestion to you is if someone gives you a gift you are not obligated to also buy that person a gift.To be honest, I have told my friends not to expect a gift this Christmas because financial I can’t afford it.

If they are truly you friend they would understand.

I don't think it is rude at all. Especially in the current financial environment, many of your friends would probably be thrilled to simply spend time with you without the added obligation of a a gift. For me, the holiday season is more about spending time with those that I care about.

I don't feel the need for them to bring me something or vice versa. As long as you don't wait until too close to the holiday, or until after someone has already given you a gift, I don't think suggesting not exchanging presents is in any way rude.

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