The problem with, "What do you want for Christmas," is that everyone asks you, and then they get you what you asked for, and and there's a bit of me that really misses the moment on Christmas morning of opening a present and having absolutely no idea what's inside, and discovering that what is inside is the best thing ever.
The last time that happened was a few years ago when I got given A Very Scary Solstice.
Everybody in my family supplies each other with longish wishlists to select from; so you don't know exactly what will be in any particular present and you don't know what subset you'll end up with. I happily take this diminution of surprise in exchange for not having shopping for everybody else be a long drawn out nightmare covering all of December. If I had to choose presents for other people I think I'd just send everybody cards with cheques in and sod off abroad for the season.
I don't care about Christmas. It has no meaning in Judaism. My parents and some other family members celebrate it a cultural festival as it was usual in Communist East Germany. They know I don't care anymore but always support me with clothing (even if I don't need) and money. Money I always need. Who I want is my brother coming by himself and not with my parents. I wanted him to come all the time. It was too stressful having the whole crowd. It was just a few months ago. I hope my brother will come alone at some point.
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Date: 2006-12-11 11:43 am (UTC)The last time that happened was a few years ago when I got given A Very Scary Solstice.
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Date: 2006-12-11 01:52 pm (UTC)...But I'm a fervent celebrator of Bank Holidays. :o)
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