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For me, there were several dollar store trinkets that already broke, and one toy for my kids that was a huge sparkly styrofoam mess waiting to happen, so I threw it out rather than curse anyone else with it.

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[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Just don't gift anything and enjoy a peaceful evening? Why does one need a special day to gift anyway?
My family did it and it was honestly amazing (obviously kids should get something if possible).

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

Just don't gift anything and enjoy a peaceful evening? Why does one need a special day to gift anyway?

We haven't made it that far yet. I imagine/hope we will eventually.

[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

As I mentioned elsewhere in this thread, in Iceland they buy each other books and on Christmas Eve they open the books and everyone sits around reading them.