not another gift exchange?
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Try a secret santa. Every one picks a name and for the week leading up to Christmas leaves small, inexpensive, anonymous gifts once a day for the person they drew. At the Christmas party you bring a real gift for your person and the givers are revealed.
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No, it's for all sorts of love!  My mom and I always buy each other gifts :)
727015
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
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I think when they say "Free gift", they intend to imply that there would be no hidden charges, or any extra charges that would be charged, so the gift would be actually free. \n\nBut it always turns out such a free gift is never a free one. You are either required to buy something extra to what you intend to, or there are some hidden charges. \n\nIt juts goes on to prove that those offering such gifts are too anxious to prove that something is being given for free... the word FREE being attractive in itself!
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Ahoy my fellow Canadian.  There are many unique and wonderful gift shops in whatever province you subside.  They may appreciate something of an artistic nature that neither of them has or a gift certificate to a store that you think they might like to shop at.  It's hard when people are going through the second or third marriage and don't really need anything.  Myself I'm in Northern Ontario and know for a fact that there are a lot of artisan spots that have different gifts for affordable prices (well within your budget). Good luck shopping and to your landlord in his new life.
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Sure u can- but dont expect 365 gifts from ur friends
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It's not supposed to be about bringing the right gift, originally they brought live turkeys for goodness sake! If you can make a desert or something traditionally english take that! If not stick with the wine and tell them about asking what to bring on the internet, it's the thought that counts after all and you'll have a conversation starter!
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nothing like the gift of giving......
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Honestly, I don't care what the gift is.  As long as it's a meaningful expression of how she feels about me (price and description are really immaterial), personally, I would love it no matter what it is and she wouldn't have to worry about "getting me the wrong thing" or "not getting something good enough".
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We always pass an envelope around. People contribute what they want, and a gift is purchased accordingly. As for refreshments, etc. we all volunteer to bring something. i.e. someone brings cake, someone ice cream, someone drinks, someone plates... you get the idea. Works very well!
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Your wedding reception is the same day as mine!  I say take the gifts and send them a thank you.  What would be the alternative?  To hand it right back to them and tell them again that you would prefer no presents?  A lot of couples keep the ceremony itself to immediate family only and then invite the rest of the guest to join in the celebration with them.  Gifts are not for the ceremony alone, they are for the unity of the two.  They are for the celebration in general.  Also, many times when the couple expresses the "no gift" preference, it can also be read as "we prefer money."  It's your wedding!  Open a gift or two!  It may even be something the two of you could really use.
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For Christmas I would like a new... oh wait...\nYour not Santa!
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Exactly how i feel. Everywhere i go People ask me what i want. Last year i was all into the gifts but it seems in the last year i just value having my family together more than any gift. I am tired of hearing about presents. I just decided to tell my family to give the money for my presents to a charity.
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a foreign exchange or a penpal
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This is a tricky question as it may not even be allowed where you are employed. If it is there may be restrictions set by the company on how much each gift can be in cost, what types are allowed, etc. If it is a very small company talk to who is in charge about the gift giving policy. Something small and not very personal are your best choices, things like candles are always welcomed for just one idea
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You can ask all not to send you any emails :)\n\nBetter yet, have an automatic away for the holidays set up.\nSo if someone needs something, they can get it somewhere else. Also people will know not to expect a reply till you get back.
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dont expect a gift, it is possible someone may get you one to mark the occasion, but they are mainly coming to celebrate with you. i didnt get a gift, and wasnt expecting one. well, i say i didnt get a gift, but, a new life with Jesus is sure special