i have an extremely large family and i have chosen to get a box of christmas cards and stuff them with 2 or 3 scratch off lottery tickets each and buy the kids the big plastic candy canes with candy in them. which will cost me approx $275. do u think thats being to cheap and tacky? i have approx 50 people to cover)
2007-11-20 08:16:10 · 22 answers · asked by miss ronnie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
No, I think this is a great idea, I might even try it myself, if your money is tight, then you shouldn't even think twice about this being an appropriate gift to give, you shouldn't have to make yourself go broke because of Christmas.
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2007-11-20 08:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
The big plastic candy canes for the kids is fine.
The lottery tickets for the adults might get a laugh, but unless somebody gets lucky, all you've given them is a laugh--which may not be all that bad. Maybe you can stick a candy cane in with those lottery tickets, or some colorful pencils.
It seems you're looking to spend about $5 per person. Instead of lottery tickets, you might consider getting them small but memorable toys like Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars, or kazoos, or small dolls. (Barbie's little sister Kelly costs $5 or $6.) Or you can get everyone a small can of Play-Doh, along with a candy cane. I think I did that one year. Consider getting everyone personalized pens or pencils or toothbrushes. You might even find used videos or CDs or books at Amazon.com for less than $5 each. Those Dover Books cost only $1 or $2! Homebaked cookies might work, too--maybe a gingerbread person that you decorate to look like the recipient!
Merry Christmas!
2007-11-20 09:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it really isn't tacky. If any of them win something big, I bet they won't think so either!
If you have that many people to buy for, they should be grateful to get anything at all. Are you having Christmas dinner at your house? If so, that and the cards should be sufficient. If not, bring a dessert to the dinner also, that should make them happy. Or make Christmas cookies and give each person some as well. If they aren't greedy, that will be great presents. If they are greedy, then let them suffer.
2007-11-20 08:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by kathi1vee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not tacky at all. Christmas is not all about getting presents. My family is scattered throughout N. America. If a few us make it to my parents for Christmas that is a gift we all enjoy, just being in each others company. We stopped the gift giving years ago, except for the little ones and no one minds at all. Talk about a stress free holiday, plus I'm not paying off bills for 6 months afterwards.
2007-11-20 08:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Choqs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the kids (if you don't want to do candy) get plastic canes with kids lipsmackers. That would be the same price.
You're idea is good. But 50 people? Do you have to buy for all of them?
2007-11-20 09:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by plastic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a family that big i would start looking for ways to keep cost down but are still fun!!! My dad's family is rather large about 40 and they do a chinese christmas now!!! Its fun and you only have one gift to buy!!!! We still buy the small kids a little something but don't spend alot!!! I'm a broke college student so its nice to not have to worry about buy all the gifts!!!
2007-11-20 08:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something simpler for you to do may be to order a giant gift basket of fruit or cheeses for Christmas Day when you all gather together; this will be a little more meaningful and little less out of your pocket. I moved to Florida last year and sent home a box of oranges for everyone to share as my gift; everyone thought it was extremely thoughtful and they enjoyed them alot!!
2007-11-20 08:21:34 · answer #7 · answered by Tina T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how into gifts your family is. Honestly if you can't afford to get everyone a gift, just get the kids. You lose the spirit of the holiday when you are so wrapped up in the gifts aspect of it
2007-11-20 08:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by Alissa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not at all! We do a similar thing for all of my fiance's aunts & uncles every year. It's kinda fun to see who the big winner is each year. It's nice that you want to give to your entire family. It's a sweet gesture. Merry Christmas!
2007-11-20 08:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by Pooty Pootwell 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's not tacky especially if one of the lottery tickets wins. Go for it.
2007-11-20 13:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by sdkidduran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's good.. my uncle did that a few years back and it was a favorite among the family
good job
: )
and the parents of the kids will deff appreciate you giving their kids MORE candy haha
have fun.
2007-11-20 08:41:34 · answer #11 · answered by Michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋