Christmas Presents

So yesterday I didn't get a girlfriend thinking it's lame for her boyfriend to decide to set a spending limit on birthday presents. This got me to thinking that I don't really get the deal about Christmas presents in the first place. I've been in a relationship for a long time, and it's been a while since we exchanged presents, for either Christmas or birthdays. There's just not really much of a point. If there's something either of us wants, we tend to get it for ourselves. I would actually be kind of appalled if he gave me a Lexus on Christmas morning, like in those commercials. My first thought would be, "Wow!" My second, third, etc, thoughts would be, "Uh, so what kind of loan did you take out for this?" and "What are we going to do with my old car?" I understand that a new car is kind of on the extreme end, but the point holds. The only thing I can think of that would make a practical gift is something either too frivolous or too unusual for the person to realize they could use it. The malls are full of these sorts of stores today, like the teapot store. Really, I've seen one. I don't have a teapot, and I guess if I had anywhere in the kitchen to store one, I could use it from time to time, and it would be a memorable gift. (Note to anyone reading this: I don't want a teapot.)

So, anyway, if you haven't already given it some thought, consider either not getting presents for your parents, or your partner, or your siblings, or your friends this year. If you want to show your affection, give them a box of chocolates. Don't feel like you have to go buy somebody something just because it's Christmas.