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[quote=Anonymous]We went the route of explaining we wanted the gift to be good memories with family. We gave our kids gifts and we tried to stop the gift exchange insanity. The kids and cousins were fine with it. They had all learned about things like climate change and you get sick of faking a thank you and then gathering stuff to donate wondering if it just ends up in a landfill sooner or later. Most people got on board with decreasing of the material aspect and it made for happier holidays. One sibling is pretty obsessive and controlling. She insisted on junk dumps and then created drama when people didn't thank her enough or write formal thank you notes or the kids didn't play with the gift in front of her. So be it. It's refreshing not to have to do so much shopping and worry about pleasing. Holidays really should be about beautiful memories and enjoying a nice meal together. The kids get some gifts they want from us and it's just more peaceful. [/quote]
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