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Old 12-17-06, 10:42 PM
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Arrow I've never understood the point of exchanging gifts on Christmas.
It's just not a facet of socialization I've ever become accustomed to. Granted, when I was a kid, my family never threw any parties or overtly celebrated any holidays or birthdays, so that certainly plays a part in it. I understand the concept of a reward or a one-sided exchange out of generosity, but when both parties procure easily attainable items of relatively equal value simply to exchange them, there doesn't seem to be a point. Also, what's even more baffling is when one party requests the gift they want in the exchange when they could obtain that same item at the same price.

Oh wait, I think I get it. It's a form of barter, but not one of material value. It's one of instrinsic human emotion. It's a farce, but to the human psyche it has meaning.

Okay, I got it.

Thanks for the insight.
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i agree 100%. example, this chick asked for a present from me, i said i wanted a xbox game as well. we both realised they both were £40. it would be easier for us to buy our own presents our self.
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it ain't our fault you got cheap ass parents

I actually don't care about receiving gifts myself, I'm picky with my sh*t anyways. But I like giving nice gifts to family.
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it ain't our fault you got cheap ass parents

I actually don't care about receiving gifts myself, I'm picky with my sh*t anyways. But I like giving nice gifts to family.
Regardless of all that, exchanging gifts on Christmas still don't make sense.
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it ain't our fault you got cheap ass parents

I actually don't care about receiving gifts myself, I'm picky with my sh*t anyways. But I like giving nice gifts to family.
lol, son I'm older than 16 i don't rely on presents from my parents (although i do get them) did you remember to write down all the presents you wanted so your mama can go get them for you?
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