I give, and have for years, Waterford Christmas ornaments to my kids and their families...I admit I have a very selfish reason for doing this...in the years to come, I want them to hang those ornaments and remember me...at any rate, I think it's much better than giving something that will soon wear out, break, no longer fit, etc. And I try to get them while they're on sale so they don't dent my pocketbook TOO much, and they're still a nice gift. One of the things I remember from my childhood is that we didn't have any heirloom ornaments and I always wanted to remedy that...so, I have. Happy New Year!!!!