Money As A Gift
By loveoutloud
@loveoutloud (225)
United States
December 21, 2006 12:29am CST
Have you ever given money as a Christmas present or as a gift to anyone?
People in my family seem to think that giving money is the kiss of death around the holidays but I really think it's the opposite. If you give someone a card and money, it's nice to be able to let them pick out something they really wanted, as opposed to maybe a gift that they'd never use.
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4 responses
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
22 Dec 06
To be honest I'd much rather someone gave me money than to give me something I wouldn't want, or wouldn't use, it would then gather dust or be filed somewhere and never used. If someone doesn't know what to buy me then money is very welcome so I can then spend it on something I WANT! Besides if someone buys something you don't want its a total waste of money, so I fully agree with you.
@xkaraix (595)
• Australia
2 Jan 07
My Mum seems to think that too but recently she's started giving my vouchers (she refuses to give money) which is good! I love going around with vouchers because you end up with a present you wanted and no cash was involved.
It makes it seem more like they gave you something.
I find if someone gives me money I spend it on food ahha but its nice all the same.
@minxy67 (2707)
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24 Dec 06
I do give money to the older children (19 & 21) to buy their own presents, I learnt long ago that they are very fussy, so I let them choose their own things.
The younger ones in the family get presents from santa. ;) and santa does not leave money!
