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Would it be rude to buy and hand-out Christmas gifts "after" Christmas?


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Changemelord
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject: Would it be rude to buy and hand-out Christmas gifts "after" Christmas?

Honestly, we just bought a house seven months ago and we can't afford to buy gifts. I usually only buy gifts for my mother, brother, grandmother and sometimes my father (my husband doesn't celebrate holidays). But there are some others in my family that I'd like to buy something for -- small, but I want to show them that I'm thinking about them. I want to buy my five aunt's something (on my mom's side) and my grandmother (on my dad's side) something. I'm probably thinking too hard about the situation, but I want to get them something.I figured that if I go to the after Christmas sale I could get in on some really good bargains. Would you do this or just wait until some other time to get them gifts?

jd
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject:

It depends on the persons' personalities.

Tin
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't buy Christmas gifts after Christmas, its kind of tacky. However you could do something nice for them, like baking Christmas cookies. Another nice rather cheap gift would be to find an old picture of your mom and her sisters. Take it to CVS or whatever and have it copied to say a 4x6. Then go to the dollar store to get frames. You would have a thoughtful gift for each that would probably cost less than $5.

anonymous
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

they most likely understand that you were going through a tough financial time, just make it up to them with an over the top fabulous gift this christmas

Wounded Duck
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

I think you are missing the point of gift giving at Xmas.

Ginger R
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

No, I don't think it would be rude. Christmas is about more than giving and receiving gifts. I'm sure everyone will understand, and if they don't I think they're being selfish.If you wanted something before or on Christmas, you could do something handmade, like baked goods or something.Congratulations on the new home.

dlil
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:38 pm Post subject:

I would stick to christmas cards. Your family should more than understand that you are stretched a bit thin this year.

Gare
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:40 pm Post subject:

Nothing wrong in wanting to spread the Holiday cheer! Instead of buying presents, write them a personalized letter of a special memory about them. Bake some cookies, dip chocolates, anything to let them know you are thinking about them.

rooney
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

Well, will yoube seeing all of them on Christmas, if so it may be strange that you waited til later on to give them their gift, but a lot of times we see family members after the holidays so then I would say it's a good idea. OR you can say you forgot all the gifts at home - haha! Then go out shopping the next day and just give it to them after Christmas.

laitnesse
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject:

Don't go broke trying to please everyone. It's the thought that counts. I'm sure your relations would be fine with getting gifts after Christmas. You don't have to tell them it's because you got a better deal though

Louie
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

Get them a nice card and explain that you are in a bind this year and hope they understand. They will understand, especially if they are family. You can get them something nice next year.

monicanena
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject:

That's pretty tacky. You should have at least done what my grandma does - shop at the January sales and give the gifts for the NEXT Christmas.Here's an inexpensive idea - make homemade granola or cocoa mix, put it in pretty jars (found at a thrift store or Big Lots) and write very sincere cards thanking them for their love and support over the years. Everyone will be touched and no one will expect more, as you just bought a house.My sil and brother had their first child last December, and they did a similar thing for us. It was very thoughtful.

cnm&jml<3
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject:

i would think that would be somewhat insulting.if they got you a gift, it would seem as if it was a i-had-to-do-this thing.* go to the dollar store (if you have one of those near by)they have a lot of cute nic-nacs that are really cheap.* walmart always has cute stuff.* remember to take the price tag off.

tea
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

as long as you have a good intent to do that.... it is ok. they will be grateful having you as a part of their family. the important thing is do the small thing with the great love.... Mother Theressa remind us about it

lingua06437
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

It would be rude.If you can't afford gifts this year, just tell them. Nothing is better than honesty. Mail them pictures, make some hand crafts or just send out a well meaning card.Also, don't be afraid to tell them in advance that you won't be accepting gifts. Tell them that all you want is a card since that is all you can do this year. I've done that in the past during a particularly hard year. Good luck! I know they will understand.

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