tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post6458620177555621021..comments2023-05-27T16:33:54.348+02:00Comments on Anna's corner of the world: Disappointed. But not surprised.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486819737097404997noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-24608169500219160012009-12-07T22:16:05.395+01:002009-12-07T22:16:05.395+01:00I get to see my siblings so rarely that it had bec...I get to see my siblings so rarely that it had become more and more tricky to know what they'd want as a gift. We got into a ridiculous habit of giving gift tokens for the sake of it. Two years ago, we agreed that we'd stop with Christmas gifts and just make sure that we all go out for dinner together around Christmas time. It's wonderful! I just wish I could convince my boyfriend to Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-9420804422162630652009-12-07T18:04:52.639+01:002009-12-07T18:04:52.639+01:00In my family we typically do lists and I don't...In my family we typically do lists and I don't mind that. My family knows I'm picky and they'd prefer to get me something they know that I would like. There are the occasional surprises that are always appreciated. We've always done lists however since that is our tradition it is okay - I'd be stunned too if it weren't our tradition and was handed a list. We have essjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053386544429548424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-58309759202985201172009-11-28T15:04:00.000+01:002009-11-28T15:04:00.000+01:00Oh, I share your frustration with how out-of-hand ...Oh, I share your frustration with how out-of-hand gift giving has become. I'm trying to convince my family and friends to forgo a present for me and give a donation to my favorite charity instead. Image my thrill, when my best friend decided to do just that this year! Maybe it's a trend starting? <br /><br />I'm approaching 50yo, and really don't need any more stuff. Other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-740139277284368932009-11-26T23:12:23.423+01:002009-11-26T23:12:23.423+01:00Hehe, I'm all for stirring things up. That'...Hehe, I'm all for stirring things up. That's not the spirit of Christmas!Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-74809163161032459352009-11-26T19:03:32.522+01:002009-11-26T19:03:32.522+01:00Funny, I can remember being on the other side of t...Funny, I can remember being on the other side of this. My aunt pestered me relentlessly for months to get her a wish list. I told her I'd rather she not get me anything, that I just wanted to have a nice time with my family. I finally gave in and made a list of books and music, including the stores where I knew she could get the best deals.<br /><br />She didn't' get me a single thingGeek Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105912427590222816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-521528331575083182009-11-26T06:05:52.983+01:002009-11-26T06:05:52.983+01:00Oh, sweetie, that's awful! I can understand wh...Oh, sweetie, that's awful! I can understand why you're so frustrated. Where's the fun of exchanging gifts when you've been told what to give? I agree with Tricia--ignore the list! <br /><br />Oh, maybe you should go to the Knit Picks site, download the free pattern for the "Grumpy Lump of Coal," and knit one for everyone! That'll learn 'em!<br /><br />:kram:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-9747654013141635482009-11-25T14:42:00.537+01:002009-11-25T14:42:00.537+01:00I would suggest not exchanging gifts at all. Aroun...I would suggest not exchanging gifts at all. Around Xmas time, people go mad and turn into greedy consumers - the kind that retailers cater to. Here in the States, they even get themselves into more consumer debt.Anyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112028981081135336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742253996990328912.post-88297460635914915402009-11-25T13:53:18.847+01:002009-11-25T13:53:18.847+01:00Oh wow! I would be disappointed too. Gift sugges...Oh wow! I would be disappointed too. Gift suggestions should be requested from the giver, but never sent unsolicited. I would probably not buy anything from the list! What fun is that? A list should be used for general suggestions not so specific as this shirt, in this color, from this store. Good luck!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481408039327347645noreply@blogger.com