I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of babies, tucked in their prams, being pushed around the shopping centres. They are wide eyed and appear very interested in life rushing by. Christmas is drawing near. Friends and family are all starting to ask if you’re organised for Christmas: “what are your plans?” or “have you bought all your gifts?”. Gift giving can be quite tricky. A while ago, I came across a simple guide and often I recall it – something to play with, something to read, something to wear and something needed.
Over the years, I’ve followed this advice and it certainly works. If you give kids too much of what they need, it’s not enough fun. Too much of what to wear? Well certainly teenage girls will be quite happy however there’s not much to do once they have tried them on. Something to read – we all need a good book or two and it certainly comes in handy after Christmas lunch (or dinner). In some cultures, everyone unwraps a book on Christmas Eve. This is a tradition I always wistfully longed for! Most importantly, something to play with. Christmas is a time where you may be lucky enough to be around family and we have more time. Having some fits that involve play for kids and adults alike are always a hit.
More recently, I’ve gone back to Christmas home-baked goodies for adults. For the years I was busy with little children, I did not have time to make this gift idea – there’s only so much you can do. But now all the kids help create, bake and wrap. Whether you shop online, on tired feet, with all the kids or sneak out by yourself, gift giving is a part of our Christmas traditions. Less is always more so don’t stress about it too much and keep in mind that sharing time and food is the most memorable gift as the years go on. Not too many adults remember what gifts they received, as kids, they remember the people, traditions, excitement, food and feeling of Christmas.
Nicole Pierotti
Originally Published: November 11, 2019
Last Edited: December 13, 2021
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