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Not much here--we are older so no parents to buy for and we are getting rid of things, not buying things. No relatives nearby so we just call each other on Christmas Day.
Sent a box of stuff to England a few weeks ago and, as usual, the shipping cost is as high as the cost of the items. But I got a nice needlepoint embroidered Christmas stocking for the little grandson with his name on it (from LL Bean) and some chocolates in the form of snowmen for the family in general.
For dh, so far, he's getting a sweatshirt with the logo of a certain shop on Martha's Vineyard that we visited one time. He loves anything with that Black Dog logo, lol.
I think slippers (LL Bean or Minnetonka) or a nice warm bathrobe make good presents for a lot of people. Maybe a silk pillowcase for a woman?
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My 5 year old daughter is getting a boy Barbie, some drawing books because she loves to draw. I asked her what she wants for Christmas and she said she wants "art stuff"
My 1 year old is getting a stuffed animal owl, Christmas baby book and a baby puzzle. Only 3 things each kid.
My 5 year old is a bit spoiled; she gets a toy once a week it seems. So she really doesn't need anything.
As for my husband, I am getting him a DVD. He's just so picky.
I already know what he's getting me! An upgraded wedding ring set!!!
Not much here--we are older so no parents to buy for and we are getting rid of things, not buying things. No relatives nearby so we just call each other on Christmas Day.
Sent a box of stuff to England a few weeks ago and, as usual, the shipping cost is as high as the cost of the items. But I got a nice needlepoint embroidered Christmas stocking for the little grandson with his name on it (from LL Bean) and some chocolates in the form of snowmen for the family in general.
For dh, so far, he's getting a sweatshirt with the logo of a certain shop on Martha's Vineyard that we visited one time. He loves anything with that Black Dog logo, lol.
I think slippers (LL Bean or Minnetonka) or a nice warm bathrobe make good presents for a lot of people. Maybe a silk pillowcase for a woman?)
Black Dog lovers in my family as well! When in doubt, something from The Black Dog makes a great gift for anyone in my family. (We used to own a Summer house on MV).
Weaponry-related gifts have always been popular in our household.
Okay. For me, I don't regard killing technology as a way to celebrate Christmas. In fact, it seems antithetical to Christianity. Then again, I wouldn't want to get a hair-dryer or toaster oven for Christmas, either.
Okay. For me, I don't regard killing technology as a way to celebrate Christmas. In fact, it seems antithetical to Christianity. Then again, I wouldn't want to get a hair-dryer or toaster oven for Christmas, either.
Guess you'll be giving people these PSAs for NEXT Christmas...it's only 329 days away. Hop to it!
Okay. For me, I don't regard killing technology as a way to celebrate Christmas. In fact, it seems antithetical to Christianity. Then again, I wouldn't want to get a hair-dryer or toaster oven for Christmas, either.
I think what's antithetical is judging others unfairly without understanding. Without going on too much about it... I'm going to try to explain something that to me is a part of our culture, and to you is just "killing technology" so that maybe you can understand better.
Hunting, shooting, archery and fishing are great family traditions for many, and the tools used are beautiful to those who use them, and become heirlooms that are passed down to new generations. Guns are very much a part of the memories of family time spent enjoying the great outdoors, and many times, they are a big part of bringing home those great and memorable family feasts!
My dad bought me my first gun for Christmas. (and my second, and my third, but I digress!) I have them all still, and will never part with them, or the memories of him teaching me to shoot and hunt, and how and when to defend myself. Those are pretty precious memories for a girl to have with her dad, if you ask me. Talk about empowering!
But it's not all about weapons. Some of our other great Christmas gifts have been other tools of life.... a chain saw, power tools, a manure cart, a vacuum cleaner.
I guess we're practical people There has been some clothing and books also I suppose.
I think what's antithetical is judging others unfairly without understanding. Without going on too much about it... I'm going to try to explain something that to me is a part of our culture, and to you is just "killing technology" so that maybe you can understand better.
Hunting, shooting, archery and fishing are great family traditions for many, and the tools used are beautiful to those who use them, and become heirlooms that are passed down to new generations. Guns are very much a part of the memories of family time spent enjoying the great outdoors, and many times, they are a big part of bringing home those great and memorable family feasts!
My dad bought me my first gun for Christmas. (and my second, and my third, but I digress!) I have them all still, and will never part with them, or the memories of him teaching me to shoot and hunt, and how and when to defend myself. Those are pretty precious memories for a girl to have with her dad, if you ask me. Talk about empowering!
But it's not all about weapons. Some of our other great Christmas gifts have been other tools of life.... a chain saw, power tools, a manure cart, a vacuum cleaner.
I guess we're practical people There has been some clothing and books also I suppose.
True. Isn't part of the idea behind gifts is giving something you know the recipient may value? If someone would really value a toaster, you give them a toaster, not a coffee maker, right?
Since when is it "anti-ethical" for Christians to kill in order to feed themselves or someone else?
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There has been some clothing and books also I suppose.
