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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I see both sides. Some people love shopping and thoughtfully picking gifts. My sister is like that. Genuinely enjoys wandering around stores.

I'm not. I love my family and I love the holidays, but I hate shopping. Not just for the holidays - I hate shopping anytime. I would rather spend my holiday prep time decorating, baking, seeing Christmas lights.

So, I would LOVE a gift list for my nieces and nephews. Even unsolicited - I mean, my siblings know I'm getting them gifts. Plus, even though I have kids and an idea of what they like to play with, I don't know all the toys they have and don't have.

But, my sister would hate it. Sending her an email with Amazon links would deprive her of some of her holiday joy. I'd feel the same way if someone handed me a bag of Oreos and told me not to make cookies.

So, I think it's important to play to your audience. Lists are great if the recipient would appreciate that. But if your relative enjoys shopping, let them have at it and be gracious about any gift received, even if you have to return it.[/quote]

Why do you have to be so nice and perfectly reasonable about it? :)
You're absolutely right.[/quote]

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