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Pastimes : Don't Ask Rambi
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To: coug who wrote (14607)11/28/1998 3:18:00 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) of 71178
 
I think a lot of people DO spend money on books and music and such- instead of buying "As Seen On TV" items that will just gather dust in the closet- although I secretly think the electrostatic duster might be quite a handy gizmo, and I did buy the National Audobon Society songbird Clock but I REALLY needed a clock, so I don't feel too bad about that. I know there are people who overdo at Christmas but I doubt there are a lot of them on this thread.

But when it comes to children... different story. IMO there are a very few years when you CAN actually buy your progeny happiness and those years should be exploited. I think it is important to share that happiness as well- and so we buy for Toys for Tots as well. Because part of the magic of Christmas for children is having your wishes fulfilled and part of the magic of Christmas for adults is to be able to do the fulfilling.

Just my opinion. The adults in our household do not exchange gifts.
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