Jannette and Graeme I have just 'LOL'ed at your entries. That is EVERY family just after Christmas. Well done both !
Mr. Boris and I decided several years ago not to buy presents for each other any more. No , we are not miserable scrooges,but short of time and inclination to buy 'bits and pieces' for the sake of it. We did, however, both get a small selection of chocolatey and alcoholic type pressies from the various relatives that we spent time with over the last few days.
One of the best Christmases ,present wise ' that we ever had was about 5 years ago. There were 12 at our house for Christmas dinner and all present buying was banned. Instead Instead I bought token gifts [£3.50 max] suitable for correct number of rellies and put raffle numbers on them. As they arrived they 'bought' a ticket - 10p - and after dinner traded their ticket for a pressie. They were mostly bottles of wine choclates etc. To make it a bit more exciting I had included 1 bottle of whiskey, 1 box of Thorntons Chocs, but also a couple of 'Booby ' prises including a 'de-icer', some olive oil and some washing up liquid. My carless nephew was permitted to 'trade' his de-icer for the bottle of washing up liquid to take to scout camp. Everyone said they enjoyed the fun but we havn't done it since as there are now Grandchildren for whom the traditions must continue.
Must start thinking about next year now. Only three hundred and sixty ish????? shopping days left....
PS Graeme it is my daughters birthday today, so you can guess what that did to the family budget in the past. We went to a party at her house today to celebrate...It was great. Mr. Boris is at present sleeping off the effects. I can hear the snoring from here !!!
:lau gh: