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Each year I dread the three hour long Opening of Presents event that we attend.
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If there's just one her and many of you, no one can talk her out of this? I cannot imagine 3 hrs and there aren't even any children, shoot me first.
Last year, had to be lean, on disability, etc. I told my two teens that they could have $100 in presents they wanted or the cash and we could go shopping after Christmas to get the sales. They both chose the cash, I had one small, meaningful gift, as well and done. My dad got an Amazon GC, to add to the pile of GCs he never uses. My mom got a goat, I think, this year, from this catalog that gives items to people in need in 3rd World countries. I feel like I have to buy my younger brother something but I couldn't get out so Amazon GC that he will likely also never use. Fancy schmancy Philosophy lotion, a huge bottle that I re-gifted to his GF, very nice, she looked like she could care less. My friends and I no longer gift, we get together instead. So this year I am suggesting just the kids, no adults, if you feel the need to give to a certain adult, fine, but in general, let's just not do this anymore? I think I'll get agreement.