How many people do you give presents to for Christmas?

We used to buy for all of our nieces,nephews, our adult siblings, parents, grandparents, one aunt, and godparent.
We have changed things thru the years, thank goodness! Now, we buy for:
Our 3 DD
Parents
Each other
Send a FTD flower arrangement to DH aunt and uncle.
That's it! Yippy:)
 
Son
Daughter-in-law
parents
one friend who live in another Province

This year also for DIL's Mom, Dad and sister since we will all be together for Christmas Day.

I no longer buy for friends kids. I only buy for their birthdays and parents are perfectly fine with that. Friends and family acknowledge kids get too much at Christmas and the birth of Jesus is not central to Christmas in many cases.

Girlfriends also no longer exchange gifts, we go out for dinner instead.

It is much easier. On the other hand, I can't wait for Grandchildren to spoil!
 
We used to buy for all of our nieces,nephews, our adult siblings, parents, grandparents, one aunt, and godparent.
We have changed things thru the years, thank goodness! Now, we buy for:
Our 3 DD
Parents
Each other
Send a FTD flower arrangement to DH aunt and uncle.
That's it! Yippy:)
Oh, that sounds wonderful!
This is how we blow our budget, and I always feel "cheap" for the level of gifts we can get, but afterward, we are completely broke!

Each other
My mom & dad (unfortunately, DH's passed away - would rather spend the money!)
DD8 (of course)
(then there are DD's 6 closest friends (including carpool and friends from toddlerhood), but some/most of that is out of DD's money and they are just token gifts)
DStepson & his DW, DD, & DS (will add his DGC next year)
my DBro & DSiL - no kids, yay :)
DSis, DBiL, & their 4! DDs (just buying for their family makes me feel totally broke, but to be fair, they have more than reciprocated, even taking DD & me to WDW last year, so we can't complain!)
Contribute to teacher gift of course
Usually something for mail carrier in past, but we used to see Cynthia and say hi every day. Not sure who is carrying these days, but it seems to vary, so idk?
Sorry, garbage guys... first of all, I have no idea how to give you gifts, and second, I'm broke! I really don't think it is expected in this area, anyhow - phew!
 
Kids (DS18, DD13) and DH.

My parents, my grandmother. All of which have everything they need/want. Sigh.

My brother, his wife, 4 girls (aged 3-10).

DH's mother. DH's brother and wife, 3 grown nephews (2 with kids). DH's sister and husband, 2 grown nieces. DH's grown sister, no spouse, no kids, but who buys for all of the above (so we try to be nice to her for gifts).

2 employees (gift cards).

Nieces and nephews -- Uggh. I found a Brads Deal for the Popcorn Factory for $19.95 plus shipping for a $40 basket.
 

We are total 5 family members.

Parents, two brothers and one sister. I'm the eldest.

So, I buy gifts for all of the family members. For parents and siblings.
 
Aside from each other, DH and myself cover gifts for 11 people.

My brother
His mother
Our secret Santa names (2)
5 nieces
1 nephew
His work secret Santa (by choice, he's not forced to take part)
 
my mom
my step-dad
my dad
my dad's girlfriend
my sisters (2)
my step-brothers (2)
my best friend
2 other close friends
1 secret santa gift
1 gift for the stupid game at my dad's

so only 13 total for me this year- it changes from year to year, though.
 
Okay, I probably do not want to type this all out, but here it goes!

DH (gifts from me and DD)
Myself ( my DH and DD buy these)
DD10
my grandmother
DH's grandmother
My Mom
My Dad
My stepmom
My stepdad
MIL
FIL
My stepbrother
Stepbrothers wife
SIL1
SIL2
BIL
1 niece (8)
3 nephews (11, 3, infant)
2 YMCA after school program directors
DD's 3 main teachers
TOys for tots donation
DD's secret Santa exchange

Wow, that's like 27 people! :faint:
 
My list:
DBF
Sister
Brother
Mother
Father
Roomates (2)
Pets (4)

So... in total, 11. This isn't counting my toys for tots or angel gifts though... bring that up to 15.
 














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