I don't like them no matter what form they take. Since we don't celebrate Christmas I usually opt out of any parties around that time of year. I don't want to come home with ornaments or Christmas related items to recycle and surely don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Feel the same way about other times of year also. Too much pressure and even with those who say otherwise, there is some pressure and judgement going on anyway. At least in my experience over the years. One boss had a holiday "shakedown" of employees. One of his favorites went around collecting $$ for his gift and she wrote down the amount everyone contributed and he used this against people during the year. Not exactly an exchange but reminded me.