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peter12 · 11-24-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzles

Not really putting donkeys over people. The charity explains that millions of people in third world countries need their donkeys to obtain income. One donkey can support a whole extended family. If the donkey is sick or injured and can't work then that family could starve. The Brooke hospital just tries to ensure that the donkeys are kept in the best possible health and suffer no abuses.

Yeah, I was kidding. It's just a lame Christmas gift. You will forever been known as the Donkey Aunt.

Komskies · 11-24-2009, 11:03 AM

I tend to go overboard with Christmas gifts every year, which as many people have mentioned, causes a lot of unneeded stress trying to find the perfect gift. This year I'm buying everybody 2 things: a stocking stuffer of ~$10 value, and one gift.

driveway · 11-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Books are my sure-fire fall back gift. If I can't find someone something that I think they will like, it's off to chapters and I can find at least a couple thing for everyone on my list.

On and Suzles - I understand your motivation, and it's a noble idea, but man must your nieces and godkids hate you on Christmas morning.

VladtheImpaler · 11-24-2009, 11:22 AM

I don't need or want anything. What gift do I want?!!! Tell me for the love of Jebus!

Komskies · 11-24-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

I don't need or want anything. What gift do I want?!!! Tell me for the love of Jebus!

VladtheImpaler · 11-24-2009, 11:51 AM

Awesome - when can Mrs. Impaler find this?

Phaneuf3 · 11-24-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

I don't need or want anything. What gift do I want?!!! Tell me for the love of Jebus!

VladtheImpaler · 11-24-2009, 12:01 PM

Even better. Now, I wonder if you can get something like that, but with Lenin or Stalin....

Drury18 · 11-24-2009, 12:16 PM

Nothing like former Soviet leader Chia pets for the Russian who has everything.

Phaneuf3 · 11-24-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Even better. Now, I wonder if you can get something like that, but with Lenin or Stalin....

Well, you could get the whole collection:

Phaneuf3 · 11-24-2009, 12:22 PM

Or... If you're more of the school of thought that 'the meek shall inherit nothing'... I give you X-TREME Jesuz!

http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html

Reaper · 11-24-2009, 12:30 PM

Aw, those are cute. I love imaginary characters.

Suzles · 11-24-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by peter12

Yeah, I was kidding. It's just a lame Christmas gift. You will forever been known as the Donkey Aunt.

I can think of much worse people could be called. I rather like the Donkey Aunt.

Its funny I have always viewed people's birthdays as more important, more individual and just for them and then I do give nice gifts. I was raised to view Christmas as a time to help those less fortunate not just greed and 'more, more, more'. Someone said earlier in the thread that they will preach 364 days a year and give good gifts at Christmas (or something along those lines) - well I will do the exact opposite. I think I know which I prefer. My views probably come with my advanced age. Youth, quite often, can be a bit self indulgent.

peter12 · 11-24-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzles

I can think of much worse people could be called. I rather like the Donkey Aunt.

Its funny I have always viewed people's birthdays as more important, more individual and just for them and then I do give nice gifts. I was raised to view Christmas as a time to help those less fortunate not just greed and 'more, more, more'. Someone said earlier in the thread that they will preach 364 days a year and give good gifts at Christmas (or something along those lines) - well I will do the exact opposite. I think I know which I prefer. My views probably come with my advanced age. Youth, quite often, can be a bit self indulgent.

That's cute. I also buy gifts for the less-advantaged, but once again, I get them things they would like, not things I would want them to like.

Phaneuf3 · 11-24-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Temporary_User

This thread is unfortunately inevitable.

What is everyone buying and hoping to receive this year?

I guess I could consider myself lucky as much has happened in my life over te last year so I only have to buy a minimum of 3 gifts. Suggestions?
1: Mom
2: Dad
3: Brother & sister-in-law (usually do joint for financial reasons)

I usually spend ~$50 on each.

Education and learning is always a good gift. University of Minnesota has some interesting options:
Linky

rubecube · 11-24-2009, 02:00 PM

My family gets annoyed with me every year because I never know what I want. I usually hold back on them because we've never really had a lot of money, so I try to think of practical gifts they can afford. This year I went full-out and just listed everything I've thought of wanting for the past year. Including but not exclusive to:

- Surfing lessons
- Lift tickets for Whistler and Mt. Washington
- Airfare and accomodations to Las Vegas
- Digital camera
- Flames tickets for the games at GM Place this year
- Jerseys

The Goon · 11-24-2009, 02:24 PM

I am the grinch when it comes to Christmas and I usually insist that people shouldn't spend money on me as I have everything I want - if I didn't, I would buy it. We have a family Secret Santa with my in-laws, and I'll probably just get my giftee a small token along with a donation to World Vision in his name.

I will, however, still end up with 2-3 POS presents. You will see me on Breakfast Television on December 28 or 29 exchanging them for something half decent (got $150 in Panago Pizza gift cards last year).

Kybosh · 11-24-2009, 02:28 PM

All I want for Christmas is for someone to clear my visa and line of credit debt. Is that so much to ask?

Sliver · 11-24-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzles

I can think of much worse people could be called. I rather like the Donkey Aunt.

Its funny I have always viewed people's birthdays as more important, more individual and just for them and then I do give nice gifts. I was raised to view Christmas as a time to help those less fortunate not just greed and 'more, more, more'. Someone said earlier in the thread that they will preach 364 days a year and give good gifts at Christmas (or something along those lines) - well I will do the exact opposite. I think I know which I prefer. My views probably come with my advanced age. Youth, quite often, can be a bit self indulgent.

Why do presents = greed to you? What do you have against thinking about something somebody might actually want, and putting a smile on their face by giving it to them?

If you want to donate to charity, go for it. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anybody on this board that doesn't donate to charity in one form or another at some point - or multiple points - throughout the year. It's just unbelievably douchy to give something to charity in my name, then expect me to thank you for it.

Zevo · 11-24-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sliver

Why do presents = greed to you? What do you have against thinking about something somebody might actually want, and putting a smile on their face by giving it to them?

If you want to donate to charity, go for it. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anybody on this board that doesn't donate to charity in one form or another at some point - or multiple points - throughout the year. It's just unbelievably douchy to give something to charity in my name, then expect me to thank you for it.

I think it's even more douchy(to use your term) to expect a specific type of gift and then be pissed when you don't get it.