The holiday lights go up, the Christmas songs are played on the radio, trees are decorated in homes, and people give gifts to eachother.
The mood that Christmas time sets up is a rather warm and fuzzy feeling. But when it comes to gift giving, some people get rather sour.
While there are the folks who love to give gifts to others, sometimes the receiver gets angry. I know that if I receive a gift, I feel compelled to give one back. It doesn't feel right unless I've evened it all out. Equivalent exchange. Others are just plain ungrateful for what they get.
For example, if you participate in a "Secret Santa" thing at school or work, what you have to realize is that you may not like what you receive. Gift exchanges like that are tricky because the person who may get your name might not know you well enough to get you something you'd like! You have to keep that in mind while they walk up to you with a sheepish smile on their face and hand you the box. Games like that, I feel, are more about the thought that counts rather then the extravagance of the gift. Realizing how difficult it could've been for them to figure out what to get you may make you think twice before you dislike what you recieved.
Personally, I hate giving gifts because you could be my best friend and I still wouldn't know what to get you! Of course I always try to get them stuff I think they'd like, and they end up loving, but I find the hunt for the perfect thing a rather taxing job.
So, again, I caution you:
Don't think about the gift, think about what it means and the effort that was probably put into it.
It's the season of giving, not the season of wanting.
Give a gift this year and make someone's day!
It could either be an extravagant gift, or it could be something simple, like taking them out to lunch. Either way, it's an act of kindness that will make their Christmas season special.
Blog on my babes! ;)
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