The Christmas wish list page is live again to anyone who has been asking (that’s you, Mom).
This year I’m gearing this page more to the family who have asked. I’m thinking about asking the circle of friends if they’d like to skip the gifts this year and just do cards and hang out. Seems like money is tighter-than-usual for a lot of people, myself included, even if we aren’t in dire straights. I, for one, don’t need gifts to know I’m appreciated and as much as I love to give gifts to show appreciation, I could probably use the stretch of finding other ways to show the same.
Anyone have thoughts about that? I’m interested to know what people think. Particularly since it’s kind of weird when one friend doesn’t get gifts for anyone but family, but friends still give them gifts. As good as the intentions can be, that can also be pretty awkward for some people in either situation.
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I think maybe even limiting it to a big gift exchange is good, that way one present for each person. But just reiterating that that’s all you’re going to do this year since things are tight. But your idea of exchanging cards and getting together to hang out or share a meal is also pretty good.
Nope, I’m a gift girl. So all those people who have said “forgo gifts” are going to have to deal with getting a gift from me. However, if they really don’t want a gift and think it will be awkward, they should speak up now!
I expect nothing less than an nearly 100% balking of any “system” (for lack of a better term) in place from you, Kate.
I love gifts
Well since we’ll be out of the country for Christmas, I am perfectly fine with not giving gifts. It will just make me a bit sad, that’s all.
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