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re: My Christmas gift giving between family members rant
Posted on 12/17/25 at 1:55 am to Morpheus
Posted on 12/17/25 at 1:55 am to Morpheus
Stop all gifts for anyone 18+. Brings back the true meaning of Christmas.
It’s Jesus’s birthday. It’s not anyone else’s.
Have family get togethers with games. Spend the money on good food and drink.
It’s Jesus’s birthday. It’s not anyone else’s.
Have family get togethers with games. Spend the money on good food and drink.
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Posted on 12/17/25 at 4:52 am to UptownJoeBrown
Buncha whiney bitches in here. Go buy some gifts and give them away, that's what makes you feel good. Or grow the frick up and don't do it if it's so "stressful".
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:47 am to Displaced
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think this is the first year that all extended family members on both sides have finally agreed to the pact that we only buy for the kids, not each other
I fricking hate the constant buying for each other thing. We had several years where everyone agreed to not buy for each other and not even each others children. Let's just get together, chill, eat some food. Grandparents still bought for kids.
Now this year everyone is forgetting it and wants to go back to buying shite for everyone. It ruins Christmas for me, what does so and so want, how much do you spend on paw paw, what do your kids want?
Really bring out the bah humbug in me.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:48 am to LazloHollyfeld
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I’m tired of exchanging gift cards with my extended family. Let’s just keep our funds in our own pocket.
It's like the scene in "Donnie Brasco" when Donnie and Lefty hand each other cards with cash to each other for Christmas. What's the point?
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:51 am to Morpheus
Adults buying other adults gifts on Christmas is the most asinine thing I’ve ever heard of.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:51 am to Displaced
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I think this is the first year that all extended family members on both sides have finally agreed to the pact that we only buy for the kids, not each other It's a glorious feeling!
This is the best way to go about it in my opinion.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:55 am to CWS91
I don't like to shop. I buy a case of these nun made candies every year. Give away to relatives and have enough left over for grandchildren to give to their teachers.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:56 am to nuwaydawg
Happy Santa Claus Day everybody!
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:57 am to BabyTac
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Adults buying other adults gifts on Christmas is the most asinine thing I’ve ever heard of.
It really is. Then there’s one show off who spends more than the agree upon amount.
But when you are getting drunk I guess gift exchanges are fun.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 6:59 am to Displaced
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I think this is the first year that all extended family members on both sides have finally agreed to the pact that we only buy for the kids, not each other
Been there. Someone will violate the pact, guaranteed.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 7:03 am to BoogaBear
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Really bring out the bah humbug in me.
My mother-in-law insists on taking a before, during, and after picture of every gift that is opened. It makes getting through the gift opening a boring chore.
Half the time her flash fails to work, so we have to pause while we change batteries.
And the gifts she gives are pretty much worthless.
That is the end of my bah humbug rant.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 7:03 am to Morpheus
I agree. I’m not hard to figure out and I actually pay attention to family members and their interests. We also do stockings. Nothing crazy or big just little stuff. I’m doing some apple pie moonshine and a boxed shrimp and corn bisque that’s easy and as good as any restaurant I’ve been to. Also some beef jerky. Some married in members wanted to get rid of stockings. I did not attend last year because of they moved it to Christmas Eve. It’s been christmas morning for my entire life.
Rant over
Merry Christmas
Rant over
Merry Christmas
Posted on 12/17/25 at 8:35 am to Morpheus
I just got one from my daughter in law that she “solicited” donations from all the siblings.
Out of curiosity I looked it up online, it’s currently on sale for $23! She asked the other kids to kick in on a $23 gift!
I know the thought counts, etc but her and my son aren’t hurting for money they’ve been on 3-4 vacations this year does she really need the siblings to kick in on $23? She probably made money on that shite.
Merry Christmas to all.
Out of curiosity I looked it up online, it’s currently on sale for $23! She asked the other kids to kick in on a $23 gift!
I know the thought counts, etc but her and my son aren’t hurting for money they’ve been on 3-4 vacations this year does she really need the siblings to kick in on $23? She probably made money on that shite.
Merry Christmas to all.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 8:38 am to Morpheus
Best thing I ever did for my family (extended) was convincing the adults to draw names and set a limit for the gift. Then we just buy for the kids. Has made it much more enjoyable and easier to shop.
Immediate is easier because I keep a running note on my phone throughout the year when someone mentions they want or need something.
Immediate is easier because I keep a running note on my phone throughout the year when someone mentions they want or need something.
This post was edited on 12/17/25 at 8:40 am
Posted on 12/17/25 at 9:32 am to Morpheus
We draw names and get a gift for one person amongst my siblings and the partners. The same goes our the kids amongst themselves. That’s how we always did it when it was my cousins, aunts and uncles at my parents Xmas Eve party growing, but these days it’s just my immediate family and our next generation.
My preference is for everyone to come up with their own idea for the other person, but hints/lists can be given indirectly through a proxy like my parents or a spouse. Gift cards have been banned for over twenty years.
My sisters and I will usually do a joint bigger gift for each of our parents, then a smaller personal one. My wife and I also will usually make or buy something small for my sisters and their husbands.
My preference is for everyone to come up with their own idea for the other person, but hints/lists can be given indirectly through a proxy like my parents or a spouse. Gift cards have been banned for over twenty years.
My sisters and I will usually do a joint bigger gift for each of our parents, then a smaller personal one. My wife and I also will usually make or buy something small for my sisters and their husbands.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 9:39 am to Turnblad85
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everyone should just give beef jerky or some type of jerky.
Yep, I'm giving my brother a fifth of Wild Turkey and a box of Slim Jims.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 9:45 am to Btrtigerfan
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jerky jerky forty dollar
better be some good jerky for foty dowa
Posted on 12/17/25 at 9:55 am to Morpheus
My oldest son..prime rib and steaks. 44 Farms...youngest..various clothing Mack Weldon etc same for the wife
my 2 grandsons..Amazon gift card.
my 2 grandsons..Amazon gift card.
Posted on 12/17/25 at 11:07 am to Morpheus
Jelly of the Month Club
It's the gift that keeps on giving
It's the gift that keeps on giving
Posted on 12/17/25 at 12:38 pm to Morpheus
Mine know the perfect gift for me is either ammo or bourbon.
Anything else I buy whenever I want\need it.
Anything else I buy whenever I want\need it.
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