Do you consider money as a Christmas gift?
By airasheila
@airasheila (5454)
Philippines
December 20, 2009 2:48pm CST
Now a days, since a lot of people are too busy with their schedules. Not to mention the christmas rush, they tend to forget to buy some things for their loved ones. That they will just think of an alternative gift. Thus, there are times, they replace the gift with an amount of money. And due to very busy schedule, there are times, they will not spend a time to buy gifts, instead, they will allocate an amount as their christmas gift.
However, do you think, this is fine - That to replace the gift with an amount of money? And yet, there is no excitement when you open it because you know at the start that it is a money.
How about you, do you consider to give an amount of money rather than to wrap a gift? Do you find this okay?
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33 responses
@gohan2091 (544)
•
20 Dec 09
Of course money is a gift and I actually prefer it than a gift because I can buy something I actually want (or buy the same thing I would have gotten cheaper)
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@persona_touch (1701)
• United States
20 Dec 09
I love money i so would consider it as a christmas gift that and a gift card.
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@megamatt (14291)
• United States
20 Dec 09
When I was younger, I liked getting gifts more. As I got older, I rather would receive money more and more. Gifts are nice but there are just some times where you do not what you should get someone. Therefore, money is the best alternative, therefore there is no disappointment that someone might not like the gift you picked out for them. It really depends on who you're shopping for.
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@louierrific24 (1114)
• Philippines
20 Dec 09
Given these tough times, yes, money is a very practical gift. You could buy it on something that will be useful for you.
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
21 Dec 09
Hi, airshelia. Yes, I consider giving money as gift. Because sometimes what you buy a person might not be to their liking. And that way they can take the money to buy what they like. Money is like giving a gift. I would just give them a gift certificate. That way, they can choose what they like. It is like sending the person on a shopping spree. This is very pleasurable.
I am sure we all like to go shopping from time to time.
I am sure we all like to go shopping from time to time.
@chantalgiardina (2523)
• United States
20 Dec 09
I would actually rather get money than a gift because i can use it on something i would actually need, though anything is nice and nothing is expected anymore.
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@faeryoftheshire1 (558)
• United States
21 Dec 09
If money is given by a partner I think it's not acceptable. Thought and time should go in to deciding what to give someone as a gift. If I recieve money it tells me I haven't been properly thought of and my partner has been too lazy or careless to find time to buy me a personal gift. I find it insulting. If money is sent to me I understand but a partner should always give a personal gift.
@nonersays (3335)
• United States
21 Dec 09
I do PREFER to get STUFF from people instead of cash. It makes me feel more like they are thinking of me.
However, if it comes down to something like either a cash or a gift card, I'd rather get cash.
My MIL got me a Starbucks gift card last christmas, and I JUST used it last week.
@hoodwinks (157)
• United States
21 Dec 09
sure I would take money as a gift, hopefully its more then five bucks, lol. or more then twenty at least. sometimes people can buy you the most dumbest thing ever. so you in a win lose situation. but its always the thought that counts and being able to be with your family and enjoy the good times that you have together. yeah and Christmas is about the joy of getting a surprise gift and having the joy of getting a surprise gift.
@kylexyra (6)
• Philippines
21 Dec 09
yes..not all people need material things as christmas gift, they prefer to have cash as gift coz they can buy wha they want and they know thre priorities..
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
21 Dec 09
yes, in my culture, people give vouchers or red packets with cash inside. that qualifies as a present. and is regularly given in place of physical presents.
sometimes i prefer vouchers and have asked for them when friends ask me what I want. that way, I can purchase what I really need, and in a design that i like. instead of getting something that I don't like and then having to exchange it.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
21 Dec 09
hi aira!
i prefer to receive money rather than a gift. this may sound rude but i might end up receiving a gift that i don't like and i'll be disappointed and might disappoint the gift giver as well so just to be on the safe side, i'll take the cash. lol!!!
i didn't purchase a lot of gifts this holiday season. just a couple of watches for my parents and in-laws plus toys for my daughter and younger brother. for my wife, i got her a bag which is what she wanted in the first place. for the others, i'll just be giving cash instead. i might purchase a book or two for some of my close aunts but the rest will have to do with the benjamins that i'll be giving them. sounds inconsiderate but that's the truth. lol!!!
cheers!!!
@bingchen (1119)
• China
21 Dec 09
i dont agree with this way to replace gift.you know,the gift express someone's mind to his lover,the gift could not be banlanced with money.sometimes the unexpected gift can give your lover's surprise,so it can change your lover's mind.the gift would be more meaningful than giving money directly.
@moneymakingtoday (4061)
• Philippines
21 Dec 09
Hi, airasheila. Anything given is a gift. So, if someone gives you money for Christmas, that is surely your Christmas gift. My sister who is in the USA finds it difficult and more costly to send goods to us on Christmas. What she usually does is to give us money as gifts. She can save charges for remittance as she just requests us to deposit a check in her account here in the Philippines. She does it months before in order for the check to clear in time for the Christmas season.
Others consider giving money easy and less burdensome. It does not require you to choose and buy a gift, stand in long queues to the cashier's counter, wrap the gift, etc. Money makes everything easier to accomplish.
@nelsonzhang (39)
• China
21 Dec 09
money ?as a gift?i prefer money as a gift, but i still don't think its a good idea.
@fashionsue (14)
• China
21 Dec 09
i also like the gift...i think that the gift no only the gift..it is also the benediction to your family,friends and so on....but i think the later gift it is better than give the money or do not have any gift...the site:hellosupr.com there maybe have the gift which you want..
