Oh dear - I didn't need to read this thread. I start thinking about Christmas after Thanksgiving and even that's too soon. Since I make quilts year 'round I usually have a few just hanging around and will choose from them to give. If I don't have enough, $$ is good for teens and gift certificates (even though it seems impersonal - which it is) for others. Families grow but $$$ doesn't (in the real world). You, who are sooooo on top of things, I salute. God bless ............