Community Chat

[Pezzie]

We stopped buying Christmas gifts for each other years ago.  We buy whatever we want or need throughout the year, so for Christmas we usually buy something for the house that we both agree on.  Could be something big or not, but no individual gifts.  Sometimes there will be a gag gift, but that's the extent of it.  We also don't end up disappointed or with gifts that we don't want and didn't ask for.  

[mspatmac]

Nope!  Don't like to give them either.  

[Stray]

I like giving more than receiving a gift. I really don’t need anything. But, I love picking out a thoughtful gift. I shy away from general gift cards but will buy them if I know the parties frequent a store or restaurant. My niece is in fashion & real hard to buy for but she seems to enjoy my choices.

[Sooner]

I really would prefer to pick out what I live in and with, and would prefer gift cards or consumables.  

Please do not give me anything I have to display, store, water, smell, apply to myself, find a place for, go to, listen to, wear or otherwise deal with for any period of time. 

[Carmie]

My husband and I no longer exchange gifts.  If we want something, we just get it.

I would never expect house maintence to be a gift.  I am looking at tile for a new kitchen backsplash.  It would only be a gift if someone else who doesn't live in our home paid for it.

[Sunshine Kate]

I like practical gifts best. 

I've received through the years many unpractical gifts.  I usually donate some of them.  I dislike clutter.  It's the thought that counts though and I'm grateful.

[Burnsite]

I've never received a practical gift, but I live far from most of my family so it would be hard for them to know what I might need. 

I like just about anything that comes from a loved one.

I think I found a nice gift for a niece's toddler, who is sight impaired.  It's a book of pop songs with a button so the child can hear the song.

[Tinkrbl44]

I'm a practical person, so I go for practical gifts.

One year I got my Dad a book of car wash coupons and he was THRILLED ... wouldn't stop talking about all his "free" car washes!   

My sister & I like gift cards because of all the post-holiday sales.

With a gift card, you also give them "the thrill of the hunt" with everything on sale.

Practical works every time, IMO.

[Ronettes]

I love to give presents, and love to see the reactions.

But I don't like getting gifts.

I much prefer to be taken out for dinner or a few drinks, so much happier with that!

[Franklinbell]

@Burnsite Oh what a sweet gift.  I am sure the toddler will love it.  Hugs to the toddler!!