Although I agree with the viewpoints brought out by Amel
Saleh and Lauren Smith, I tend to agree with Lauren Smith more. To me, buying gifts for someone is a way to
show that you appreciate them in your life.
I don’t mind buying my family or friends presents during the holidays
because I value the relationship I have with them. I know that my life would be different
without them so getting them a gift is just a small way for me to say thank you
to them.
When it comes to buying gifts, my family tries not to go
overboard. Yes, we get presents for each
other. But we aren’t going to the mall
to spend hundreds of dollars either. The main thing during the holidays for me
is to spend that time with my family.
Ever since I can remember my mom has always said that family and being
thankful are the main ideas around any holiday.
For Christmas, my friends and I will try to get together
a few days after the holiday. We have
our own version of a secret santa. The
amount we pay can’t be more than $10 and the gift has to be funny and something
you wouldn’t expect. After we exchange
the gifts, we’ll find something to do as a group. We usually end up going to a movie, the
bowling alley, or the beach if it’s not freezing cold.
Even though more presents are being bought now than in
the past, I still don’t think that means holidays are materialistic. Buying a gift for someone isn’t a bad
thing. It’s a way to show that you care
about them and that you were thinking of them on that holiday. Buying a present is still a choice, not an
expectation.
Its always nice getting someone a gift but overall is it about the meaning of enjoying your family or the amount of presents you get. I see Christmas shopping get crazier every year.
ReplyDeleteBuying a gift for someone is a good way to show that you care. I like your secret santa tradition.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that giving a gift that isn't a bank breaker to someone you care about during the holidays is a good thing. My family also does a secret santa for the adults while the kids all get a present each.
ReplyDeleteOut of both authors, i also agree with her. Just seeing people so grateful about a gift that they've been desiring and seeing a smile on their face makes my day.
ReplyDeleteThis was really nicely written. Although I don't agree with Lauren Smith, I did really like you entry.
ReplyDeleteSo far I have heard many stories of families and friends that give each other gifts in a manner that is obviously filled with good intentions. Maybe I'm too pessimistic in my view of society to accept that sometimes materialism isn't 100-percent bad; nevertheless, I will accept, thought, that people like you make the holidays much better.
ReplyDeleteYour right about gifts being a choice and not an expectation. A gift should just be a different way of saying thank you to someone.
ReplyDeleteI agree on buying a present is a choice and not a expectation. Seeing a smile on a loved is a great feeling. Great entry!
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree with your intro. Purchasing gifts for the loved ones just shows your appreciation
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to Christmas I purchase gifts, because it is to show your appreciation. Although I think corporations take advantage with hefty price tags for just about everything once Holidays start.
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