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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the aunt who doesn't give gifts. If I see a book or toy I know the kids would *love* I send it, regardless of date. I also don't do Christmas presents. That said, I have 8 nieces and nephews. I don't expect, nor would I want, my siblings to send me anything for holidays. At some point, with so many people, it becomes ridiculous to get things for everyone and receive things from everyone. It sounds like your family is pretty big as well, and perhaps they've realized there's just no point anymore in "stuff".

The absolute BEST thing that happens is when we all get together and someone opens their house so we can all be together and cook and drink and enjoy the chaos for a day or two. No gifts required. Party size tortilla chips and case of wine, required. [/quote]

+1 I'm the aunt who does the same thing. Also, my sister gets overwhelmed by the number of presents the kids get from other people, so she sees me not sending "more stuff" at bday and holiday as an additional gift to her. While the kids are too young to notice we don't send them things (other than occasional books, etc) I enjoy spending the extra $ on spoiling my sister. She works so hard raising those boys. [/quote]

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