22 People Who Are Definitely Feeling the Pinch at Christmas. I Can Relate to #11!

Remember how Christmas was a magical time when you were a kid. Well, it’s still a magical time for many of us but that magical feeling doesn’t come cheap.

After spending a lot of money on gifts and food during the holidays, your wallet is probably feeling a little lighter after Christmas. Most people are simply happy with our company and spending time with loved ones doesn’t cost a penny. But, it is the season of giving and the following 22 people are definitely feeling the pinch at Christmas!

1) This Christmas was so rough that even Harry and Marv from Home Alone had to get a job.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - This Christmas was so rough that even Harry and Marv from Home Alone had to get a job.
Reddit / Ryansco1

2) He’s feeling the pinch but at least his kids are smiling.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - At least his kids are smiling.
Reddit / [deleted]

3) When you don’t have money to buy wrapping paper and use last year’s paper instead.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When you don't have money to buy wrapping paper and use last year's paper instead.
Reddit / north_runner

4) He got punked, Christmas style!

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - He got punked, Christmas style!
Reddit / Prong1978

5) The gift that keeps on giving…indigestion.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - The gift that keeps on giving...indigestion.
Facebook / Re3 – Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle.

6) When your kids ask for an XBox One and you try to buy them what they want.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When your kids ask for an XBox One and you try to buy them what they want.
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7) He did ask for an iPad for Christmas…

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - He did ask for an iPad for Christmas...
Reddit / @ckru5

8) Keeping up with the Joneses on a budget.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - Keeping up with the Joneses on a budget.
Reddit / pinderson

9) When your parents reward you with a shiny, new…USB flash drive.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When your parents reward you with a shiny, new...USB flash drive.
Reddit / This_comment_has

Oh well, at least it looks good on your keychain. 🙂

10) When you have to reuse your Christmas penguins for Easter.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When you have to reuse your Christmas penguins for Easter.
Reddit / DCrouchelli

11) When you check your bank account balance after the holidays are over.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When you check your bank account balance after the holidays are over.
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12) When they tell you to get an inexpensive tree that smells like a pine tree forest.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When they tell you to get an inexpensive tree that smells like a pine tree forest.
Reddit / Steameffekt

13) When you can’t afford to go home for Christmas but still want to ride the train.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When you can't afford to go home for Christmas but still want to ride the train.
Reddit / kikibme

14) Very thoughtful, indeed.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - Very thoughtful, indeed.
Reddit / unfinished-sentenc

It reads:

“”Chris, for Christmas I got you $25 worth of lottery tickets. I went ahead and scratched them off for you. You won $2. Here is that $2. Merry Christmas! Nicole.”

15) When you have to create a DIY wreath out of Solo cups. Still looks great though!

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When you have to create a DIY wreath out of Solo cups. Still looks great though!
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Actually, you can make this inexpensive DIY Christmas wreath and it looks so much better!.

16) The dollar shelf is all empty. Now, what am I suppose to get my family?

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - The dollar shelf is all empty. Now what am I suppose to get my family?
Reddit / jmulvey

17) It’s time to get REALLY frugal and break out the coupons.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - It's time to get REALLY frugal and break out the coupons.
Reddit / zeebs758

18) This little girl asked for ‘Frozen’ gifts because she loves the movie.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - This little girl asked for 'Frozen' gifts because she loves the movie.
Reddit / OriginalCrisis

19) When all the gifts are bought and you forget to budget for a tree.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - When all the gifts are bought and you forget to budget for a tree.
Reddit / littlesoubrette

20) I hope they asked Santa for a new oven.

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - I hope they asked Santa for a new oven.
Reddit / Aiden2222

21) Why would anyone want to eat a peasant? Poor guy!

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - Why would anyone want to eat a peasant. Poor guy!
Reddit / Spuddy0108

22) A multipurpose cup holder?

22 People Feeling the Pinch at Christmas - A multipurpose cup holder?
Twitter / @robertsshelby57

It’s pretty easy to go overboard with Christmas spending because we all want to give the very best to the people we love. These people are feeling the pinch this Christmas and definitely putting the brakes on spending in January!

Please share the hilarious gifts and moments of people feeling the pinch at Christmas with your friends and family.