Every year my family meet up for Christmas, usually at Mum's house, but sometimes at one of my brothers' houses. We usually go to the trouble to buy a present for everyone. We do usually try to send each other lists of ideas so we don't give each other pointless tat, but I am increasingly inclined to just say please don't buy me anything, as I won't be buying you anything. I'll buy presents for the children, for DH and something for whoever hosts. Is it unreasonable to try and get out of the expense and hassle of christmas shopping for the other adults? I think it might do us all a favour in the long run. Ditto birthdays.
I tried to ban my brother from getting me a birthday present this year but he ended up sending me £30 and said he thought I was depressed (I am not, I'm just not sentimental).
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To be a bit of a grinch this christmas.
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Witchka · 10/10/2008 16:48
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