At work right now in a somewhat jolly mood so thought I'd write a little something. So Christmas is over and it was great. One of my favorite holidays. The kids got a lot of gifts from me and other family members. I'm blessed. On the holidays my husband, the kids, and I usually visit his Mother and my Aunty. Last year at my Aunts we drew names for Secret Santa's and everyone made a list of three things that they wanted and put a 25 dollar limit. Everyone exchanged gifts. I felt as if my person was satisfied with my gift but I feel like I could of given something better. When asked if we want to do Secret Santa again my husband and I said no. My Uncle felt as if we were being a Grinch to not want to give gifts for a mere limit of 25 dollars.
>>I feel as if I do not know some of my aunts and uncles I see JUST on holidays enough to get a thoughtful gift regardless of what they put on the list. I enjoy Christmas and don't just give gifts out of obligation. I try to give out of love.
>The response to that was to get a gift card. And that having one person to give to saves money.
>>No one wants a gift card every year. And to me that says that you did not think enough about the person to get a thoughtful gift. Even though there are certain occasions when gift cards are okay. I think gift cards should be used in collaboration with another gift. Also you do not know everyone's financial situation to assume they should be able to give. If I didn't get anything for Christmas and the kids got everything. I'd be fine.
I did not argue because it is pointless to do so because nothing I say will change anyone's mind. I think that Christmas is mainly about the kids anyway. If they want to do Secret Santa they can. I also feel that because I like to give good gifts I was pressured on what to buy because I really didn't know the person. SO I guess next year everyone will be happy with gift cards. Merry Christmas!
In other news it's my birthday. Excited to turn up! My plans are to drink the night away.
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