What are you buying your partners for Christmas?
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banjobama
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I don't know what my husband's big present will be but so far I bought him a little fan that plugs into the USB port on a computer, so he can use it at work, and a coffee cup. I also bought an album frame for his favorite, Metallica's Master of Puppets. It's hard to buy him stuff because if he needs something he just buys it himself.
I think next year we will just be taking a trip instead. We want to visit Australia.
I think next year we will just be taking a trip instead. We want to visit Australia.
xxManBeaterxx
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I dont focus much on the material things when i think of giving my husband stuff.. stuff like a watch and what not, mainly because he has everything he needs and hes too picky for me lol.
But what i do do is i listen to him throughout the year, and if he mentions some activity to do or place he wanted to see i try to make it happen. One year he mentioned he wanted to rent a log cabin during the winter and go snowboarding. Just so happened my dad went to colorado and my cousin who works for united gave me 4 buddy passes to colorado so the airfare was free. Then with the help of my brother we found a log cabin to rent (costed a freaking mint but i had free airfare so it came out even) and my husband had the shock of his life.
This year he mentioned he wanted to go skinny dipping.. i'll definately make that happen
Its summer all year round in hawaii...
But what i do do is i listen to him throughout the year, and if he mentions some activity to do or place he wanted to see i try to make it happen. One year he mentioned he wanted to rent a log cabin during the winter and go snowboarding. Just so happened my dad went to colorado and my cousin who works for united gave me 4 buddy passes to colorado so the airfare was free. Then with the help of my brother we found a log cabin to rent (costed a freaking mint but i had free airfare so it came out even) and my husband had the shock of his life.
This year he mentioned he wanted to go skinny dipping.. i'll definately make that happen
kittykit
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I'm totally out of idea what to get for him this year! We buy gifts to each other once every few months as surprises throughout the year and this is going to be difficult. He said he doesn't mind another perfume but I think that's getting a little bit boring... he has 4 from me in a year time!
I know what I want HIM to buy me for Christmas though *lol*
I know what I want HIM to buy me for Christmas though *lol*
Jello89
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I dont know what to get my partner. He gets everything he wants and doesnt leave me the chance-_-.
I enjoy Christmas for what it is. Commercial and all. I think its a nice feeling you get during this time of year. To celebrate with friends and family. its the only time we are all together. Exchanging gifts between friends and family is fun. Obviously material things arent the only things that bring happiness, but we cant say that they dont. It feels good to see that someone thought of you. whether its a card or a book or makeup or electronics or anything possible. Its a time of the year where we can allow aourselves to do things we dont usually have time or money to do. Celebrating it religiously or not, I think Christmas is awesome.
I enjoy Christmas for what it is. Commercial and all. I think its a nice feeling you get during this time of year. To celebrate with friends and family. its the only time we are all together. Exchanging gifts between friends and family is fun. Obviously material things arent the only things that bring happiness, but we cant say that they dont. It feels good to see that someone thought of you. whether its a card or a book or makeup or electronics or anything possible. Its a time of the year where we can allow aourselves to do things we dont usually have time or money to do. Celebrating it religiously or not, I think Christmas is awesome.
ritchieramone
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Why assume that people either buy gifts or spend time with their family and help those less fortunate than themselves?
Originally Posted by ClaireAvril
These companies have brainwashed people into believing that the only way to show you care is to buy gifts... what about the spending time with family or sharing the privileges that we have in our lives with people who are less fortunate? |
Why assume that people either buy gifts or spend time with their family and help those less fortunate than themselves?
jdechant
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Some people celebrate Christmas for the gifts, and some people celebrate it for the birth of Jesus Christ, I myself, do a little of both. That and for the tradition that has brought our family together every year. As for what I am getting hubby for christmas??? Hmm...no idea..possibly a paint ball gun? He wants one sooo badly (personally self inflicted pain is not my idea of a good time, lol) but people, please just take this post for what it is..(what are you getting your partners for christmas) Its not a christmas is this or christmas is that...its just a simple question..lol...if your not into the whole materialistic concept of christmas, thats fine....but there is no need to argue guys! Its christmas!!
Anyways, keep the posts coming!! It gives me great ideas for other family members!!
Anyways, keep the posts coming!! It gives me great ideas for other family members!!
user79
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Again, that may be the "truth" for you, but not for others. I didn't say it's "holier than thou" to celebrate Christmas as an important religious holiday and focusing it around Christ, for Christian people. That's all good and fine, more power to you. What I said was the notion that Christmas should be more about Christ and about Jesus for other people and that this is more important than buying gifts is holier-than-thou because it's taking for granted that all people who celebrate Christmas are actually believing Christians. And frankly, it's not like that anymore nowadays. People celebrate Christmas for all different reasons, some for the religious aspects, and others not at all. I was saying that it's not right to say one is more important than others. To atheists, there is no Christ but there still is "Christ"mas.
Anyway we're drifting off topic, just wanted to clarify my previous statement.
| Originally Posted by ClaireAvril
If you think that anyone's opinion of Christmas being about the birth of Christ holier than you .. then so be that person. Though no one knows exactly when the exact date of the birth of Christ was.. the Catholic Church appointed December 25 as the day to celebrate his birth. I am not a fanatical religious person but I accept the truth of what Christmas is really about. And that's my opinion. |
Again, that may be the "truth" for you, but not for others. I didn't say it's "holier than thou" to celebrate Christmas as an important religious holiday and focusing it around Christ, for Christian people. That's all good and fine, more power to you. What I said was the notion that Christmas should be more about Christ and about Jesus for other people and that this is more important than buying gifts is holier-than-thou because it's taking for granted that all people who celebrate Christmas are actually believing Christians. And frankly, it's not like that anymore nowadays. People celebrate Christmas for all different reasons, some for the religious aspects, and others not at all. I was saying that it's not right to say one is more important than others. To atheists, there is no Christ but there still is "Christ"mas.
Anyway we're drifting off topic, just wanted to clarify my previous statement.
milamonster
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well im on my break from my boyfriend now and im not sure if we're still exchanging gifts as he will be going back to the east coast to spend the holidays wiht his family. BUUTTTTT i want to send him a dress shirt cuz he has NONE. WHenever he wants to go to a dressy event he has to go out. And I wanna get him a tshirt with a good saying on it.
TIERAsta
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Well, with starting a new business and saving up for a couple of vacations, the Christmas gift fund ain't doing so well this year! But the BF is in dire need of a new celly. The back cover is broken, so he's holding in the battery by wrapping a rubberband around his phone! So I'm definitely considering a new phone for him!
sweetbabyblue
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new pjs (his has alot of holes lol)
sunnies, beach things because he promised to go to the beach with me on christmas day?
sunnies, beach things because he promised to go to the beach with me on christmas day?
ClaireAvril
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didn't say that.. read it again and please don't twist the words.
| Originally Posted by ritchieramone
Why assume that people either buy gifts or spend time with their family and help those less fortunate than themselves? |
didn't say that.. read it again and please don't twist the words.
LP_x
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I was going to get him a Playstation 3 but I bought him an XBox360 last Christmas and he loves that still, so although he'd appreciate it, I see little point. Other than that, I'm stumped. Maybe a new mobile as his is bust. We tend to buy whatever we want as and when we want it, so it leaves little choice really
I've given him some hints as to what I want. MAC, MAC and more MAC!!
I'm not religious and Christmas has never been a religious festival for my family. To us, it's about family and friends - spending time with them, eating fantastic food together, having a few days off work to just relax and enjoy each other's company. It's the one time where we can all come together and have fun. If buying them gifts makes it commercialized, I don't give a shit. I love my family and see nothing wrong in buying them something as a gesture, and I by no means buy to receive. Nor is it always something lavish. I hate this argument that Christmas is about Jesus and only religious people should celebrate it or whatever.
I'm not religious and Christmas has never been a religious festival for my family. To us, it's about family and friends - spending time with them, eating fantastic food together, having a few days off work to just relax and enjoy each other's company. It's the one time where we can all come together and have fun. If buying them gifts makes it commercialized, I don't give a shit. I love my family and see nothing wrong in buying them something as a gesture, and I by no means buy to receive. Nor is it always something lavish. I hate this argument that Christmas is about Jesus and only religious people should celebrate it or whatever.
burnitdown_x
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I have no ideaaa what i'm going to buy.
Also, I wanted to point out that maybe we should keep the argument out of this thread. I think the poster meant to make a fun thread not a discussion of why one celebrates Christmas.
Also, I wanted to point out that maybe we should keep the argument out of this thread. I think the poster meant to make a fun thread not a discussion of why one celebrates Christmas.
aleksis210
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I have no idea what my bf wants! I have a list, but he keeps on saying he doesn't need anything, I got him the Iphone for his b-day and he LOVES it, it comes in handy a lot and wasn't too expensive either...def. a great gift for the people who are thinking of buying it!
sweetbabyblue
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I agree, I think this is simply intended to be a fun thread, let's keep it lighthearted, ok?
| Originally Posted by burnitdown_x
I have no ideaaa what i'm going to buy. Also, I wanted to point out that maybe we should keep the argument out of this thread. I think the poster meant to make a fun thread not a discussion of why one celebrates Christmas. |
I agree, I think this is simply intended to be a fun thread, let's keep it lighthearted, ok?
Beauty Mark
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We were talking about this last night. I'm not sure we're exchanging gifts. I generally buy what want for myself, as does he. It feels kind of like exchanging money, you know? I feel that we're both practical enough to buy stuff we actually need (I remember my brother receiving stuff that he needs and wouldn't buy for himself) and frivolous enough to buy some fun things for ourselves.
I probably will buy something, but I don't know what. I like going to little gift shops and finding quirky things that he wouldn't buy but may like. I once found robot notecards that he loved.
My cats will give their Christmas gift to their shelters.
I feel like Christmas is what you make of it. While Christmas may be rooted in Christ, at least most parts of the US (and I've heard abroad) take place with more a secular Christmas. I don't mean to offend religious people, but I feel like Christmas has been become less religious and both good (gathering family and friends, eating good food) and bad (people going apeshit to buy a cheap LCD TV). I feel that way about most holidays, that it's up to YOU to make it what it is. Not everyone has a 16th birthday party My Super Sweet 16-style.
I probably will buy something, but I don't know what. I like going to little gift shops and finding quirky things that he wouldn't buy but may like. I once found robot notecards that he loved.
My cats will give their Christmas gift to their shelters.
I feel like Christmas is what you make of it. While Christmas may be rooted in Christ, at least most parts of the US (and I've heard abroad) take place with more a secular Christmas. I don't mean to offend religious people, but I feel like Christmas has been become less religious and both good (gathering family and friends, eating good food) and bad (people going apeshit to buy a cheap LCD TV). I feel that way about most holidays, that it's up to YOU to make it what it is. Not everyone has a 16th birthday party My Super Sweet 16-style.
