What should I bring?

United States
December 22, 2006 4:08pm CST
My husband, son and I have been invited to a co-workers house for Christmas Eve dinner. They are making dinner for us and everything. I feel we should bring something?? But what? What should a guest bring?? A plant? Candle? Chocolate? :) You can never go wrong with chocolate for the wife, right ladies?! ;) Anyway, all suggestions are welcome! :)
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• Ireland
22 Dec 06
I would take a bouquet of flowers and if they have children, I would also bring some sweets for the children. It is always nice to include the children. I hate when people forget mine, as they are the most important people in my life.
• United States
23 Dec 06
they have a 2 year old... can you recommend any candy?? :)
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• United States
23 Dec 06
I would bring something appropriate to a 2 year old, like a stuffed toy or simple puzzle (you can always tell what might be right by the age markings on kids' toys and games at the store). I would not bring candy for a 2-year old.
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• India
23 Dec 06
i would have take a lights of candles as santa is also to spread the the light of happiness in the world and along with it i would take some flowers with it
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@mcmomss (2601)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Chocolate is always nice. Do you make christmas cookies? A tray of cookies is always a good idea too.
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• United States
23 Dec 06
great idea!
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• India
23 Dec 06
a lovely gift that he need and deserve
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@motubhai (235)
• India
23 Dec 06
As I am Hindu & in our area no more christian families & I am not in touch of any chiristian family so I don't know more, though how about a scenery or portrait (picture) of Yissue, or any perfume, or if in budget any home appliance ,or lamp shade there so many options, once go to market, there you also found some new arrival too.
@umavarma1 (926)
• India
23 Dec 06
may be flowers?
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• India
23 Dec 06
Generally we will take some flower bouquet along with us to dinner invite. but it is better if you could take some usefull thing for thier family like dinner set, of some gift item which is really useful in day to day life. if the host is having children then it is better to take some toys or some usefull things to children like cricket bat or any kind of the thing.
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@GardenGerty (160464)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I read through a few of these things, and I think I like the coffee (or tea) basket. I think for a two year old, rather than a sweet, a small stuffed toy. Flowers or a candle are good, if you know they do not have allergies. Otherwise, a nice potted plant. Have a wonderful time. Merry Christmas.
@kawillow74 (1416)
• United States
23 Dec 06
dessert - pie
we go to allot of dinners over the holidays and i always take a dessert along even if they say nothing i alway feel the need to take something.
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@loise19 (214)
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
a decorative candle would be nice. or anything to show your appreciation for being invited..like they said its the thought that counts
@00fear (3216)
• United States
23 Dec 06
how about taking some drinks or any side food, depending on the meal yoy guys are having. i think its best to take some drinks though.
• United States
23 Dec 06
You might want to bring a dessert of some kind. or you can ask them what they are having and if you could bring anything. Some people like having other people help out with the dinner. If they say no then desset is a good bet. Please Rate my Responce
• United States
23 Dec 06
I have had a few occasions where we were invited to a party or get-together, and no one mentioned what to bring. I always feel it is not right to show up empty handed. So, if you want to take something that just about anyone would like, why not take some cookies? People of all ages and sizes seem to enjoy cookies. Chocolate chip are always a hit, but if you are not sure, make it a variety. You can dress them up on a fancy plate, or put them in some sort of Christmas container. I hope this suggestion will help! Happy Holidays!!
• India
23 Dec 06
choclates will be good.
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@louj1985 (58)
• Australia
23 Dec 06
hmmmm... this christmas, i will also have a party at our crib.. it would be a good gesture if my guests would bring something, but it's ok if they didn't bring anything. i invited them coz i want their company not because i need them to bring something
• United States
23 Dec 06
i usally just bring either cookies or some kind of dessert when im invited somewhere for the holidays they usally appreciate it.isnt dessert the best part of the meal anyhow.
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@hemtata (284)
• India
23 Dec 06
Depends on your budget. Give such a gift which will be useful to them daily sothat they remember you every day.
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Dec 06
chocolates will do or fruits or drinks ...
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@serenetee (380)
• Singapore
23 Dec 06
How about a set of drinking glasses. I am referring to the kind you drink your water or juice with at home. They should preferably be distinguished from one another but coordinated in designs and patterns, to enable each family members to identify his/her own glass. I thought of this idea because I need to change ours right now. Been using for too long.
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• United States
23 Dec 06
I would ask. If they say don't bring anything then I would probably bring a plate of homemade cookies. Fudge is always a good choice too.
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• United States
23 Dec 06
Bring some kind of dessert. If they're making dinner, it's nice for the guest to provide a dessert. Pumpkin pie maybe?
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