Obligatory Christmas post

[mirrorshard]

In principle, I approve of Christmas. But I don't do Christmas presents or cards - I actively prefer not to receive them, and I don't give them.

This is not to say that I resent Christmas wishes, or won't give those - quite the opposite, in fact. I'm just not prepared to go through all the stress and pointless hassle of [details redacted, you all know how it goes].

As for the reciprocal side, I don't want more Stuff. I have too much as it is. I also don't feel right about accepting presents when I can't or won't give one in return. So, basically, don't give me things, because it will make me unhappy. On the other hand, seasonal wishes, good thoughts, or simply a 'thinking of you' usually make me very happy indeed.

Comments

[malvino.livejournal.com]

Cards, my parents found, are an excellent way of staying in touch with people around the world, but I'm not sure why you'd give a card to someone you see or are in regular contact with though (unless you're a child and have made it yourself to show off what you can do to your proud parents).