The most wanted Christmas gifts?
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (39784)
December 19, 2024 4:46pm CST
Did you ever wonder what most people truly want for Christmas?
No, this isn't about some of us wanting better health for ourselves or a loved one, or a ridiculous list like a trip around the world or a new car, or a new home. It's just about basic gift-giving.
I read an article today about this.
It seems that the 3 most wanted gifts are cash, clothing and/or shoes, etc., and gift vouchers for things they need (gift cards, pre-paid Visa cards, etc.) It was also stated that this year, many people requested food, or grocery cards to get food.
Honestly, I never really gave it much thought, as most of us try to ask what someone would like or give something we think they would. I'm not surprised that money takes the first spot on the list.
If you could pick a ''regular gift'' to request, would you pick cash? If not, what would you like to receive?
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25 responses
@Orson_Kart (6908)
• United Kingdom
19 Dec
All I want for Christmas, is Maria Carey……….
To stop singing that god awful Christmas song! 
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@Orson_Kart (6908)
• United Kingdom
20 Dec
@MarieCoyle Seems I’m not alone.
I always thought of cash as a gift of last resort. Looks like I was wrong. Who wants an unwanted present? Silly me! 
I always thought of cash as a gift of last resort. Looks like I was wrong. Who wants an unwanted present? Silly me! 2 people like this
@MarieCoyle (39784)
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19 Dec
That is definitely the one gift that everyone can put to good use!
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
It is nice to be able to get exactly what we want, although opening gifts is fun, too.
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Dec
I guess cash or anything that equates to money (like any of those gift cards) would be much appreciated. But honestly, I don't think I could ask for it or tell anyone that. These days I'm all for no gifts . . . not meaning bah humbug but rather an experience like time spent together . . . coffee and a chat?
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Dec
@MarieCoyle And it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to give such a gift 
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
@much2say
No, it doesn’t. Some people never think about a gift of time, which can mean so much.
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@kaylachan (73583)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Dec
Cash is always good. Right now. I'm glad I'll be spending Christmas at home with my husband.
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@kaylachan (73583)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Dec
@MarieCoyle We were together Last Christmas, too. Just in a rehab hospital.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
I am glad you can be home together this year for Christmas, Kayla.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
@kaylachan
I guess I should have been more specific, I meant that it was good that you are at your own home, together, this year.
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@sallypup (62222)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Dec
@MarieCoyle I see daughter so seldom that its a cry fest when the time is up.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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19 Dec
I tend to think outside the regular as well. Time with loved ones is always wonderful!
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
@sallypup
It's hard for me to see my youngest girl now. With the son needing care, I cannot go that far now to stay for a time like I used to. And we both always cry when our time is up. I totally understand how you feel. 
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@AmbiePam (95217)
• United States
20 Dec
@MarieCoyle 
They are my favorite show of all time.
They are my favorite show of all time.2 people like this
@snowy22315 (183771)
• United States
19 Dec
I always liked cash or gift cards, but clothing is fine too.
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@Juliaacv (51882)
• Canada
20 Dec
@MarieCoyle I knew that if I only put 1 item on my list that I would catch it from my son, so I added the books.
He never asked for a thing, but today I had a brand new, huge sized, black dryer delivered to their home.
They need that large size as they are a family of 4 and their old dryer was white and didn't match the new washing machine, and it was really on its last legs and I was always worried that it was costing him too much in hydro fees as it wasn't energy efficient.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
@Juliaacv
I am sure the gift of a new clothes dryer will be much appreciated, it's hard to keep up with little ones and the laundry they create.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
I do the same, I usually ask for things I need. But books are always welcome!!
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
It certainly is, and a person can use it for what they need, or want.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
Yes, I agree that cash and gift cards aren’t really personal. But they are practical, and at least something people want.
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@Deepizzaguy (105418)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Dec
I would like to have a Nintendo Wii video game like Home Run Derby or Bowling for Christmas as a gift.
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@Deepizzaguy (105418)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Dec
@MarieCoyle I hope so as well.
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@LindaOHio (183932)
• United States
20 Dec
A gift card for Red Lobster or Longhorn Steakhouse would do me just fine. Have a good weekend.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
I am sure since you are unable to cook, it's a big treat to go to restaurants. I hope you can, sometime soon.
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@LindaOHio (183932)
• United States
21 Dec
@MarieCoyle My husband's 2nd cousin has a taste for a steak; so I'm sure we'll go to Longhorn soon.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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21 Dec
@LindaOHio
Yum, their Flo's Filet is always so, so good.
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@GardenGerty (161594)
• United States
20 Dec
Flower pots and plant related items. Including some seasonal plants. A trip to my favorite green house would be good.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
Those are fun gifts, and plants can be enjoyed for a long time, too.
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@allknowing (139034)
• India
19 Dec
I think gift vouchers should be the thing as one can buy what they want with them.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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20 Dec
For sure, it's nice to buy what a person needs or want.
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@moffittjc (122251)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Dec
For me, clothes or shoes would probably top my list. For my daughter, she told me that the only thing she wants this year is cash.
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@moffittjc (122251)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Dec
@MarieCoyle I did buy her two keepsake gifts, but she is running out of space in her bedroom to display things! lol
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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21 Dec
@moffittjc
Hmm. Maybe you should buy her a storage facility or a tiny house, haha!
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@porwest (94666)
• United States
25 Dec
@MarieCoyle For me that's the big upside. My wife thinks I am just being a Grinch when I say, "Most gifts are nothing but useless crap." lol
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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21 Dec
It certainly eliminates a lot of work and shopping to give money. I know some people do not want to give money, but the upside of it is that it actually gets spent on something the person wants or needs.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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25 Dec
@porwest
As stated once before, “He’s a mean one, Mr. Grinch!”
I hope you had a good day, Grinch or not.
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@freelancermariagrace (28870)
• Philippines
20 Dec
I would definitely prefer cash, as I have needs and responsibilities at home. Hehe
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@aureategloom (11067)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
20 Dec
i think that it's better to put some thought into gift and get something someone likes, it doesn't have to be big.
but if someone's in a bad financial situation, i think it's okay to give him cash.
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@aureategloom (11067)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
21 Dec
@MarieCoyle that was smart
in Bosnia kids mostly save for driving license and drive parent's car. not everyone can afford their own car. driving license here costs over 1200BAM (640.16 USD). it might not seem like much, but for Bosnian standards it is.
in Bosnia kids mostly save for driving license and drive parent's car. not everyone can afford their own car. driving license here costs over 1200BAM (640.16 USD). it might not seem like much, but for Bosnian standards it is. 1 person likes this
@MarieCoyle (39784)
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21 Dec
@aureategloom
I know it is very costly to drive in some countries, and to get a license. Here in the US, often things are far apart and cars are unfortunately necessary for most people.
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@MarieCoyle (39784)
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21 Dec
Sometimes, a person might be saving for something special, like a car or a trip. I know from the time my kids all became young teens, they saved their birthday and any Christmas money in their savings account for a car.
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