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Different Ways To Do Gift-Giving This Holiday Season

Different Ways To Do Gift-Giving This Holiday Season

Gift-giving plays a prominent part in many holiday traditions. It spreads and demonstrates one’s appreciation and love for another in a tangible form. Although many Gen Zers and millennials live a more minimalistic lifestyle, receiving a gift and the act of giving still bring joy to many people. Here are three different ways to do gift-giving this year that provide a more modern twist to the holiday tradition.

White Elephant Exchange

White elephant gift exchanges began in the 1800s and originally focused on bad or comedic presents. However, as with many traditions, numerous variations of white elephant exchanges came to fruition as time passed. The general idea of the game is that everyone brings a wrapped gift (good or “bad”) and places it in the center of the room. Each guest then gets a random number. Starting with one, everyone goes in order to select a gift and opens it. On each person’s turn (except for the very first gift selector), they get to decide if they want to steal a gift or open a new one.

Hosting a white elephant gift exchange makes the gift-giving process a more entertaining extravaganza. Plus, it saves people from buying or feeling obligated to buy multiple gifts. If you’re planning on doing this present exchange this year, you can look into some white elephant gift ideas, such as miniature board games and fun socks.

Secret Santa Gifts

Another gift-giving exchange that eliminates the pressure and obligation of buying multiple gifts is secret Santa. Each person in a group receives someone else’s name from among the participants. Everyone becomes someone’s Santa and is in charge of getting that person a gift. The receivers don’t get to find out who their Santa is until after the gifts are open or not at all.

Like the elephant exchange, secret Santa games come in many variations. Some exchanges feature themes, price ranges, and various other rules. Focusing only on one individual saves people money and time, reduces material waste, and allows people to provide more personal gifts.

Experiences Over Materials

Instead of gifting materialistic or physical items, how about gifting experiences? Everyone’s love language differs. Some like affirmations and tactile representations of love, while others prefer quality time. Gifting event-going, movie-watching, dining, and travel experiences, lets people spend quality time doing what they love while making long-lasting memories. Plus, it opens up the door for group gifts. It gives people more bonding opportunities and something to look forward to together.

There are various ways to show someone you care and spread the holiday spirit. These three different holiday season gift-giving options allow you to explore alternative ways of gifting. They add a twist, reduce materialistic waste, help save some cash, and make the gifting experience a bonding moment—the best one-of-a-kind gift to give and receive.

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