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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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[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The lady and I started just buying our own gifts and profusely thanking each other for them a few years back. So. Nothing.

It's nice because there are still gifts under the tree, without the angst of shopping and the likelihood of disappointment.

[–] Cyclist@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

This is what my wife and I do but we also usually throw in a surprise too.

[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago

My wife and I have decided to adopt the Icelandic tradition of buying each other books, and opening them on Christmas Eve. We then have a wonderful quiet read that evening.

We might buy each other small presents aside from the books, but nothing is expected or required.