Miss Kitty
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A different type of Christmas
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...loving the red ink, dbuck!!!
bsmart
brain
If we all hate the commercialism of Christmas (I do), then why to we continue to go along with it? I have racked my brain trying to think of something to do when the family gets together that would be funn, and did not totally revolve around gift-giving. We no longer have small children (nieces & nephews) in the family, they are all teenagers. This really changes the feeling of Christmas.I want Christmas to continue to be funn for them but all we do is exchange gift cards.
Any ideas? We have done the Chinese auction (I think some people refer to it as dirty Santa) route, but that's just not funn unless you have a larger group. I don't want to be a Scrooge, but each year that passes, I feel myself becoming more and more Scroogish.
What is this? I am too weak with exhaustion to google and read anthing.
Just make sure when you give a gift it is personal even though it may be a gift card:
For instance, attach a handwritten note with the gift card packaging which says something along the lines of..."I saw lots of things in the store from where this gift card is from and I thought of you when I saw all of the items, so I thought a gift card would be nice for you to go and have your pick at whatever you want."
Ocean Lover
bean
Are you okay? Are you sick again?
bsmart
brain
No, thank God. I am only getting about 4-5 hours sleep per night now--it's crunch time. Final exams (100% of the grades in all of my classes) are December 1-8.
Ocean Lover
bean
RiverOtter
got any pics?
If we all hate the commercialism of Christmas (I do), then why to we continue to go along with it? I have racked my brain trying to think of something to do when the family gets together that would be funn, and did not totally revolve around gift-giving. We no longer have small children (nieces & nephews) in the family, they are all teenagers. This really changes the feeling of Christmas.
Any ideas? We have done the Chinese auction (I think some people refer to it as dirty Santa) route, but that's just not funn unless you have a larger group. I don't want to be a Scrooge, but each year that passes, I feel myself becoming more and more Scroogish.
You could do Festivas
dbuck
Beach Fanatic
You could do Festivas
RO, I had to look this one up. I believe everyone would like a red envelope. :clap_1: I'm just looking for a funn way to give it to them.
iwishiwasthere
Beach Fanatic
If we all hate the commercialism of Christmas (I do), then why to we continue to go along with it? I have racked my brain trying to think of something to do when the family gets together that would be funn, and did not totally revolve around gift-giving. We no longer have small children (nieces & nephews) in the family, they are all teenagers. This really changes the feeling of Christmas.
Any ideas? We have done the Chinese auction (I think some people refer to it as dirty Santa) route, but that's just not funn unless you have a larger group. I don't want to be a Scrooge, but each year that passes, I feel myself becoming more and more Scroogish.
Not sure if this is an idea that would work, but a few years ago, we started decorating gingerbread houses. Horribly messy and funny....we laughed until we cried. Ages ranged from 4-79, and we look forward to it each year. One year the roof collapsed and we called it the "Barrio". If I can find a pic, I will post it.My daughters friends(teenagers) stop by as well to join in the fun. Just a good way to spend time together that does not require purchasing gifts.
Allifunn
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
sounds like funn DD..can I come to your house Christmas eve?On Christmas Eve, we always play Pictionary and Trivial Pursuit. The more alcohol that's consumed, the more "entertaining" it gets.
