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A Great Way to Save Money at Christmas!
sandralovescats
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I heard about this whilst I was in the USA last year.
The lady I was talking to had a large family - some 14 of them in total. Somewhere around September they all get together and put their names into a hat. Each family member takes a name at random.
Then you buy ONE present for that person, at a prearranged amount of money - say, £40, or whatever.
I only have a very small family and circle of close friends, but I did think that this was a brilliant idea!
The lady I was talking to had a large family - some 14 of them in total. Somewhere around September they all get together and put their names into a hat. Each family member takes a name at random.
Then you buy ONE present for that person, at a prearranged amount of money - say, £40, or whatever.
I only have a very small family and circle of close friends, but I did think that this was a brilliant idea!
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This IS a great idea, known as Secret Santa. I've seen it work very well in workplaces, but I am not sure if my friends and family as a whole would be so keen. They have been suspicious about me ever since I suggested having Xmas in January so we could buy all our presents in the sales.:)Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MoneySavingExpert Forum Team0
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Hi there!
We´ve been doing this in my family for a few years now and it works a treat. We get together as near to Christmas Day as we can and give out the pressies then. Good excuse for a get-together...not that we need an excuse in our family!0 -
Of course, everyone has to agree!
It would work if just the adults took part in this too!
Then, if you wanted to, buy separately for the children.0 -
That'd be something for me to consider for next year as this year we're boycotting Xmas pressies and going off to Thailand instead... very money saving he he...
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Yes Secret Santa is common over here too- we do that at work and among my friends too but I don't think family would be too keen unfortunately.Debt at highest May 2006: £27,472.24
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