this has been a very hard year financialy.
2006-11-21 18:55:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Last year my sister had this same problem and she ended up giving me the best gift that any person has ever given me in my life. Now a piece of paper with a few words may not seem like that much but to me it was better than a cave full of gold to hear what were printed on those words. Christmas isn't about giving but since it has become such a great tradition to give then why dont you do something simple like just write letters to those that are important to you and give them to them in person. I guarantee it is something that will last a lot longer and leave a much greater impression than any other store bought gift you can come up with.
2006-11-21 19:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them the truth. No need to get caught up in all the hype of gift giving or getting caught in the trap of going in debt. If you can't do it then don't feel that you must. If you don't have the means it won't make you into a bad person and it won't make them any worse or any better off. It's just the way it it is and it's not your fault. If you feel you really have to then go to a dollar store and find some small useful items. Anyway after it's all over and done with it all becomes forgotten. Peoples minds become distracted and hopefully their lives will continue.
2006-11-22 04:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by quantumview 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of your friends and family are probably aware of your financial problems. If not they will be understanding.
Consider this. Why don't you write a letter on pretty paper or stationary and tell them what it is that you love or like about them. Tell them why they are special to you and your glad you have them in your life. Tell them at the end you wish you were able to get them a gift this year because they have been a gift to you in your life. You can roll up the piece of paper and tie it with a pretty ribbon.
You could also perhaps bake cookies or something else to give with the letter. If funds don't permit you to bake very much consider just making one cookie that is double the size of a normal cookie.
2006-11-23 08:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's okay not to give gifts....it's all about the spirit of Christmas anyway....not all of this commercialism.....really gets out of hand and makes alot of people feel bad.....those that can afford all of this gift giving.
I hope next year will be prosperous for you....good luck!
2006-11-22 03:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by jazi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quick, convert to Jehovah's Witness
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2006-11-23 21:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by mike c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont volunteer until they ask...or say look its been a very tough yr and you couldnt get them anything but its the thought that counts really. this yr it looks like we are gonna have to scrimp too....hang in there ..and if they are considerate of you then they will understand...people go through tough times...
2006-11-22 03:17:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always make a card and such to give them. Some personal is always a lot better then having something baught
2006-11-22 03:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by mike i 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to say anything...
2006-11-22 03:12:55 · answer #8 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you are Jewish
2006-11-22 02:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by robtiger2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋