I am spending Christmas with family friends, because I am unable to go home and my husband is in Iraq.
I have bought gifts for 5 memebers of the family I bought visa gift cards each in the denomination of $50 , the only problem is that of these 5 people there are two husband and wives and one individual. I don't want it to seem as if I favor the one without a wife,however, it was a fact that slipped my mind until now. I can't get refunded on the card so I am going to give it to him....but do I need to give the others additional gifts?
2006-12-21 03:23:36 · 12 answers · asked by irish_beauty 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
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2006-12-21 03:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in my own opinion,you have given the SAME amount on each card regardless if they are a couple or an individual. I am reading this that everyone got the same amount on the gift card,but am I missing something here? I do not see where you feel you are favoring the one without a wife with all the gift cards being the same amount. I would leave it at where it is. The gift is to come from the heart NOT the amount the gift costs. Merry Christmas
2006-12-21 03:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by grbarnaba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are being generous and kind in giving gifts at all. Gifts should not be expected or demanded. That is not what Christmas, family is about. Put them in a nice Christmas card and of course hand them to the individuals. If they are polite and courteous they will not ask each other what the denomination of their "gift" is. Maybe bake some goodies for all.
2006-12-21 03:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one you are giving gift cards to needs to know how much is on the cards. There is no reason why you need to give out that information. And no, you don't need to give anyone something more -- your gift is from the heart and that's all that counts.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, though I know you will be missing your husband.
2006-12-21 03:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No u certainly do not! Your heart is in the right place 100% and Im sure they will all see that! Your doing just fine. Christmas is from the heart whether they r single or not! The cards are just fine. God bless to u and your hubby who is so very far away! My hubby was 16 years army so Ive been in your shoes! Let him know we are ALL so proud of him and what he stands for!
2006-12-21 03:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by cstinkerbell6969 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to give additional gifts, the married couples probably won't even care, nor even know. Bless you and your husband. Merry Christmas!!
2006-12-21 03:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have been generous with all of them. Don't focus on the gifts, focus on the religious aspects of the holiday and the togetherness of family. May God bless your husband and keep him safe.
2006-12-21 03:33:05 · answer #7 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly wouldn't. My husband & I get an occasional gift card. We've never expected one for each.
2006-12-21 03:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by southern resident 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't need to give any additional gifts you are being very generous as it is, besides a couple is considered to be one when they are married.
2006-12-21 04:56:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they will never know that they all received the same amount, unless you tell them. It would be tacky for them to state the amount out loud.Don't worry, you gave them a good present.Oh, I pray your husband stays safe and returns quickly from Iraq.Merry Christmas....
2006-12-21 05:41:48 · answer #10 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It;s not about the price it is about the thought. If it makes you feel better keep the card for yourself and buy him a $25.00 card.
2006-12-21 03:26:16 · answer #11 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋