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Originally Posted by Bubble Gum
I don't believe re-gifting is crass at all.
I find and see many gifts which are given out of obligation,
not the love and thoughtfulness you mention, unfortunately.
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I am sorry that is what you find and see.
I love to give gifts and try very hard to find out what would bring joy to the person who receives it. Our family does such a good job of honing in on the interests and current taste of the others. I can't think of any obligatory giving or receiving.
When the time came with our grandchildren that it was clear that Santa and the elves had help, we taught them how to do the job for Santa. We lived closeby and gave them money, made them decide who they would give gifts to, and to think about what they could
afford with the set amount they were given that would surprise and delight the receivers. We went with them to shop, and helped them wrap. Giving a gift to bring joy to someone is a very lovely thing to learn how to do.
And despite their skepticism in his existence, Santa continued to arrive and still does, and they are now in their twenties.