In my family, we give each other lists of the things we want, and often those things are gift certificates, so that we can be sure to get exactly what we want and to make the process as easy as possible on the gift-giver.
My wife says that that's not the spirit of Christmas, that you're supposed to figure out what would be a good gift for someone. It's OK to ask for sizes and such, but she thinks that the thought and effort that go into the gift is what is important. You should give people things you want them to have.
Most importantly, she thinks most people think the way she does. I think most people have started being more practical and try to help each other out. What do most people do?
By "most people", of course, I mean "most people who celebrate Christmas".
2007-11-05 04:20:26 · 10 answers · asked by Glenn S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Interesting question.
Our family is blessed to have everything we need and be able to buy everything we want. So for Christmas, we make charitable donations in the name of our family. Our family believes that the true spirit of Christmas is in the giving, particularly to give to those less fortunate.
2007-11-05 04:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by kja63 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, in my family me, my sister and my mom exchange Christmas lists. We always ask each other what the other one wants and we each make a list. For me and my boyfriend (we live together), we don't ask for lists, we figure it out on our own. For the rest of our family, we do a $50 grab bag, which I usually just get that person a gift card.
I understand what your wife is saying; however, it's better to buy someone something they want than to guess and buy them something they don't like or will never use. Instead of asking for an actual list, maybe you guys can just ask for hints from each other, this way the other person isn't quite telling you an exact thing. Good luck!
2007-11-05 04:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Princess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to do a list for my parents, they were clueless about what to get me, and the list was long, so they would have plenty to choose from, and the choices were some bigger ticket items like clothes, and smaller ones like music and books. Plenty to choose from, and still surprise me.
I appreciate the lists, as long as they are in the price range I have. Some people are just impossible to buy for or to please, and there are always people that I don't know that well, and have trouble buying for.
It is fun to figure out, and sneak around and ask people what the person might want. And perhaps more in the spirit of Xmas, but with the current culture, that greed is in the driver's seat, not Santa, perhaps the list is the best thing.
2007-11-05 04:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We sometimes write out a couple of lists, one set to my inlaws, and hubby's brother's family. Then a couple more lists for my brother and cousin. We may not do a list also. Sometimes we will just say this is something that I am interested in, etc. I sometimes try and think of what family members are interested in and just go out and get it. Like my husband, well he hunts in the fall and he kept telling me if he got a deer he was going to have to send me out to his parents to get a flash light. So while I was shopping I found this great spendy flashlight. Some members are hard to shop for cause they have just about everything. This year I'm going to buy my friend and her newborn daughter something for Christmas cause it's a tight year for her. Last year we got a gift card from my aunt and uncle who live in Wash. State. I thought that was the greatest thing. They do that every so often, we are older and it's hard to buy for us. Wal Mart gift cards, go buy a sweat shirt or something.
2007-11-05 04:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by CherishTheMoment 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do for Christmas gifts is more of what your wife does. I like to think long and hard about the gift for the person, rather than asking them what they want. I feel that by doing this it's nicer to see the expression on their face when they open it.
2007-11-05 04:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by Dolly Mixture 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Times are getting pretty hard and we usually give each other a list. This year, we're giving to the children and the adults are just celebrating by being together. I also donate a portion of my money each year to "Toys for Tots."
2007-11-05 04:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my family the adults do a secret Santa gift exchange. We do make suggestions. The kids we all buy for. Kids always let you know what they are hoping for.
Merry Christmas
2007-11-08 17:23:58 · answer #7 · answered by Kate e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Christmas is really about "what's easier". It kind of does suck when you have absolutely no idea what to get someone but then again I always prefer to get something I don't expect and know that the person bought it for me because when he/she saw it they knew I'd like it.
2007-11-05 07:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 03:05:28 · answer #9 · answered by mcclune 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do the list thing too!
2007-11-05 13:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋