Originally Posted by jillnjo

We decided several years ago to not give gifts in our family. I know that none of us would change that now and the grands never knew about it anyway as they were very young then. I cannot tell you the pressure that went out of the Christmas season with that decision. I don't think it's wrong at all to buy and give gifts. I always looked forward to it as a child, but I had so few of "things" then! My dad tells about never owning a new pair of shoes and maybe getting an orange and a piece of candy for Christmas and the anticipation and joy it brought!! We don't live in those days and have many blessings today! Our family likes to get together and maybe even spend the night at our home and play games and snack on goodies-tiring for Grandpa and Grandma-but the kiddie's eyes gleam in anticipation!! It's about love, as many of you are sharing. Merry Christmas to everyone!