Christmas exchange

My siblings, in-laws and I have always exchanged gifts at Christmas.  We do a drawing for adults and one for kids, so everyone gets one nice gift.  For a long time we exchanged gift cards, because that's really what everyone wanted.  Last year, youngest brother said exchanging gift cards is stupid.  Everyone should give three ideas of something they would like, so everyone gets an actual present.

I had a really hard time coming up with ideas, but I did, and it was fun.  So we decided to do it again this year.

We drew names on Thanksgiving.  A Google doc was posted the same weekend for people to put their ideas on.

Three families have ideas for every member.  Two families haven't even started.  Care to guess who one of the families is?  Why yes, it's the very same younger brother who came up with the whole idea.  I have him to buy for and also one of his kids.  They're taking a trip out of the country for a week between now and Christmas, so it would sure be nice if they'd put their ideas out there before they go.

And of course, I also have the sister-in-law whose family hasn't done anything.  She's probably mad because she only wants gift cards.  I'm considering making a charitable donation in her name.  Maybe Heifer International.

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  1. MargaretDecember 10, 2019 at 10:43 AM

    I guess that brother and his child would get whatever YOU decide to buy if they don't provide ideas. Of course, they probably will, but very last minute! This is a great idea. Wish our family would have done it a few decades ago.

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