Christmas gifts? Do you think most of us buy more than we need and more than the recipient needs?

Question

If you have to rack your brain to come up with a gift for a particular person, do you feel frustrated by this? Don't you think it takes away from the whole spirit of "giving"?

Answer 1

Also agree that everyone goes too far. Fighting the crowds, the traffic and worrying that you didnt get the right thing or spend enough. And the commercials for shopping give the kids the wrong impression of what the season is about.

Even though they get gifts at Christmas, my children were taught from a young age that it is more important to give than receive. We bake cookies and make candy instead of spending big bucks. We donate to those less fortunate (even though we are struggling ourselves), we 'adopt' a family each year who has nothing and try to help them out.

And we spend a special night with our extended family (instead of exchanging gifts). It can be a dinner where everyone gets together for a few hours and talks and laughs, go to see a musical or play, or even plan a game night with all the uncles, aunts, grandparents and cousins. Its always a highlight of the holidays!

Answer 2

Yes, I do think we give far too much. I am in the belief that christmas should be more like thanksgiving. Get together with those you love and celebrate sharing good times together. Its so stressful to find just "the right gift" for everyone that you know. And we all know that our children have far more than they need so instead of teaching them the true meaning of christmas we just pile more stuff into their already over filled bedrooms.

Answer 3

absolutely and i'm guilty but , daddy is guiltier.yes i get very frustrated, i always buy a nice gift but i give a home made gift from my heart as well. im giving home made fleece scarfs & quilted place mats this year .my family really look forward to these type gifts,i spend alot of time on them . happy holidays