Christmas Presents; Money or Wrapped Gifts, which do you prefer?

I like both, but it depends on who is giving me the gift. My mother cannot buy presents herself, so she gives money to everyone. I buy something for myself and tell her later what I bought with her money. My brother gives me books and I love to try to guess what´s inside the package. So I love everything, depending on who is giving me the gift. My youngest grandchildren usually give me a drawing they made. I cherish them

I believe most people would prefer a wrapped gift even it is not much. It is the anticipation of finding out the secret in side a gift. I have pared money with a bag of favorite candy and it is wrapped..

Ok. I have to explain. From birth to about 17 I was Christian at least on paper. Back then Christmas meant the toy or thing I Wanted. If you gave me money I would be disappointed. But by the time I turned 17 , I chose to be Jewish. From then on I celebrated both Hanukkah and Christmas,my family is Christian. by that time there were less toys and more music and things But if I got money it was cool because I love shopping! Now that I can get almost everything I want during the year , when Christmas comes along I Literally have to window shop to make my list. This year I had only three things I would like and so I asked for a gift card too or money.It all depends on the person. A gift card or money is the perfect gift for a shopaholic, but the Worse gift for a person who loathes shopping. In my family I always give out a Christmas list in order of importance. With prices and location I saw it. That way All they have to do is decide what they can get and rhen I Always say if it can't be shipped in time , get a Christmas Card and write in it what is about to come in time. Or they know to get a gift card.

I have always thought it strange.. Wouldn't it be easier if we all just bought the presents we wanted for ourselves, and then it would save a lot of hassle in thinking what to buy for others! Seriously, I don't make wish lists, as it is better to have a suprise. If I make a wish-list, then I know what I am going to get. So I might as well have bought it for myself and told my family and friends to do the same.. They won't have any of it though, so I have to trawl around the shops racking my brains thinking of what to buy for them.. And what if they ask for something that I cannot afford!? Now that would throw the cat amongst the pigeons! If we all were to give money, then that would be easier.. But then money is all the same and we might as well as pulled a bit of cash out of pockets, give it to them and them do the same with us.. That would get confusing, because it would be hard to tell who's money is who's... Best to have cash though and then buy what you want when the prices are cheaper after Xmas!.. Merry Xmas! _Derek

I prefer both, depending on the situation. If someone buys me something I've asked for, then I prefer wrapped gifts. But otherwise I prefer money or a gift card so I can buy what I want. Usually I'm in the money or gift card side of the argument, because most of my family completely ignores my Christmas wish list and buys random stuff that I don't want nor need. :)

Hello Palepurple! Personally, my answer would be neither wrapped nor money is the best Christmas gift. For me, the greatest Christmas present that you can give to your family and friends is yourself. The gift of your presence, your concern, your laughter and of course your love for them. For the sake of answering your question though, I'd rather have a wrapped gift as I wanted to be surprised. Have a blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New year!

I don't really have a preference. I enjoy receiving both. It's nice to receive a wrapped gift, as it's nice to unwrap and see the effort put into it. It's also nice to receive some money, so that I can spend it the way that I want.

i am to choose, i prefer receiving and giving money. I suck at giving/buying gifts. I dont do it unless asked what to give specifically hahaha.. I like wrapping stuff but not looking for something to put inside. I dont like the feeling of disliking what people gave me. I seldom like things, i dont keep one because theyre there even if its for free. Like last year, we exchanged gifts with friends and i kinda dont like what i got. Thinking of the money they spent, i could have bought something i like for that.

You know it is always nice when someone gives you a little bit of money, but it is really the gifts that are all wrapped up with pretty bows and wrapping paper that I like the most. I really like the anticipation of getting to tear off the wrapping paper and I also really like the fact that someone has taken the time to think about what I would like as a gift for Christmas. However, I do understand when people don't have time to pick out a gift just for me.

I like more gifts that is not in money. It is nice to receive gifts which is not money because they remember us when they are busy choosing gifts. Unfortunately only a few remembers. But it is okay.

Hi,there. I would be so happy get any presents. I appreciate their sincerity to give it to me that means they pay attention to me and recognize my existence on their life. Honestly, I prefer to receive gift cos it needs more preparation and more useful for the next time. The gift given has higher meaning on heart than the price of the gift itself. I also will remember it for longer time than money. It's me, you'll be diferrent.

I like receiving both (selfish me) I don't mind receiving wrapped gifts, I would accept anything with pleasure, and If they don't know what to give me, money is always the there second choice.

I think it is better if we will be given gifts on Christmas since with gifts, we will be able to keep and cherish it. When we will be seeing the things given to us, we will be able to remember the person who gave that stuff. There is nothing wrong with money, but then we will just spend it in a way we want without any remembrance from that money.

For me, I prefer to receive a wrapped gifts. It's great to think that someone give you a wrapped gift maybe because they thought that you need that stuff. If someone gives you money, I think it will make the receiver think on how will she spend it. It's hard to decide what to buy. It is much better to receive a wrapped gift because upon removing the wrap of the gift, the feelings during that time is really different.

If those are the only choices then I will prefer wrapped gifts. I like surprises and not knowing exactly what you will receive is exciting. If I can choose anything then I would like a paid vacation for my family. That would be the best gift for me :)

gifts not money we are waiting for and I hope this winter dear Santa will come his vehicle.

I personally prefer money, as long as it is at least $100. Actually, both presents are equally good. A problem with wrapped gifts is that you dislike the present, or you already have it. In this case, you can always give it someone else or rewrap it for someone else. Going back to money as a gift (a big amount), you would not to complain or fuss about it.

I prefer to take money where we can buy what we like and enjoy them with our loved ones. Happy christmas in advance!!

Well my personal choice would be wrapped gifts than money. I know many people say money gives them the freedom to get whatever they want as sometimes gifts may not be what they had wanted. But I have 3 things to people who say this- 1. Any gift, given with love and affection, from someone else is better than what we choose for ourselves. 2. It also shows that the other person cares for you to spend time and get something for you. ( Money does not say this.) 3. The excitement you get when you just take of the wrapper to finally see your gift is uncomparable.

i would prefer gifts because if you get money you will mostly spend on things like food and in gifts you can always remember who gave