Monday, December 13, 2010
The Etiquette of Christmas Gifts
Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and the dilemma of buying gifts is weighing on my mind heavily. I know that there are a few of my friends that have, or are going to be, getting me gifts. In my household, money is extremely tight and I will probably not be able to afford buying anyone gifts. What are your thoughts on what to do when a friend gets you a gift, but you are unable to afford getting them one in return?
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My dearest Jen,
ReplyDeleteChristmas is not about the gifts or even about giving. Take a peak at why people celebrate this holiday in the first place. Our society has taken Christmas and made it into a consumer holiday. Letting all of us less then rich folks feel bad that we can't afford the luxurious gifts we want to give. My advice STOP man streaming. Bask in the holiday cheer, do things that are free, like spending time with someone close and dear, help them with a task, or simply just tell them how much they mean to you.
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Thank you, as always, for putting things into perspective. It's hard to not get sucked into the commercialism that has become Christmas. I will contemplate ways to spread the love without spreading the cash.
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I had this issue one year and I did feel bad about it because I didnt want any of the people around me to judge me. I had about $30 extra and I went online and found as many coupons I could and printed them and went to the store and bought stuff for chex mix, choc covered pretzles and I picked up a couple dollar packs of cookie dough to mix up...I was able to make platters for like 6 families or so and had remainder checks to make muddy buddies.. there are doubler coupons out till tomorrow at albertsons that help save. there are coupons around the store to buy two choc chips and get one free and tons of coupons can be found online. But as said about that isnt what christmas is about that is just how I chose to handle it.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Sierra on this one. Commercialism is lameee
ReplyDeletei also agree with Sierra.. after all gifts arent really how christmas got started.. but if you feel like you must get them something stuff home made is always good... my mom and i make candy every year for our family friends.. they all love it and keep coming back for more and it doenst run you to dry on money bc you can make a lot with a little... but if your not the baking type you can always make them a scrap book or something they will enjoy... or just buy a box of cards and give them out planning a day to all spend together bc time together is the best time of all!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know this is a bit late (better late than never though, right?!), but money was a bit tight for us as well (ok more than a "bit"), so I just made a BUNCH and I mean a BUNCH of cookies, candy etc, and gave plates to a few people. Also- the people that TRULY care about you, won't care that you didn't them something in return! They will understand about your financial situation, and will realize that spending time with you and seeing the joy on your face at opening their gift, is worth more than any material thing you could ever give! :)
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