Worst Christmas gift you've recieved from a parent.

[sunnydays]

I used to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived refugees from all over the world. One year the class got together and among other strange gifts, the bought be a stick of deoderent! I did not take it in a bad way as they had no idea that it could be offensive...they were thinking of it as just like perfume I still laugh about it every time I think of it and how I had to smile and thank them without bursting into laughter until safely behind closed doors

[Momof4]

These posts are too funny! Jennifer, let us know what you get from India!


Sunnydays, it's a good thing you have a good sense of humour. My face probably would have looked like, um, do I stink?

[Mamma_Mia]

I've got a good one.............noth ing.

Yup they stood there with their 2 children's gifts and a tin full of cookies and walked to the car. I stood there like an idiot thinking maybe it's in the car....nope. Maybe they forgot it at home....nope. Maybe they'll bring it when the holidays are over...nope. NADDA. There's a big howdy'do!!

[mimi]

Wow Mamma Mia, talk about self absorbed parents. It was almost like they expected you to give something. Were they not embarrassed?

[gcj]

omg. There were some good one, but he the open bag of QTips takes the cake. I literally laughed out loud! Really hard!

I don't have anything to add to this list. I guess I've been lucky, but this was sure fun to read!

[apples and bananas]

I went on line to see if I could find an article or a guidline for proper gift giving/tipping etiquette around Christmas... and nothing! No wonder we are all getting sucky gifts!

[bright sparks]

Funnily enough, a dcp friend of mine read an article a few years ago and the guideline for a hairdresser for example was to give them a xmas tip the equivalent of the cost of a hairdo....holy crap that would cost me over $150. A babysitter or childcare provider....$5.

Thanks for holding me at such high value in your life compared to your hairdresser. LOL. And, putting childcare provider in the same category as a babysitter. HUGE DIFFERENCE.

Honestly, I don't expect anything as I don't give to recieve.Sure, it would be nice to get a gift but everyone has different circumstances. Not a lot of money, large family to buy for, theres lots of reasons. I clearly, would prefer a gift that is something I would like or alternatively a gift card if someone isn't sure. Theres nothing worse than being bought chocolates that you don't like, or are out of date lol, yes it happened, or a gift basket of bath products if you have sensitive skin. If people don't buy me a gift, I generally don't give it a second thought.

[ladyjbug]

I've got a good one.............noth ing.

Yup they stood there with their 2 children's gifts and a tin full of cookies and walked to the car. I stood there like an idiot thinking maybe it's in the car....nope. Maybe they forgot it at home....nope. Maybe they'll bring it when the holidays are over...nope. NADDA. There's a big howdy'do!!

Haha, same thing happened my first year. I actually have not received a Christmas present from any DC Family to date. I didn't really feel upset about it at the time, but a little surprised. I am a giver though and plan the kids gifts for months and that is how I like to do it. I don't expect anything in return, but it is weird how it just seems like it is expected for us to give them gifts!

[mimi]

It is the thought over the expense. One d/c mom gave me a beautiful Xmas ornament. I am sure it was inexpensive and I just loved it. Another parent gave me a $20.00 gift card to a book store because she knew I loved to read and buying a book is a real treat for me. I just so appreciated them taking the time to think about what I might like. That attention means alot.

[bright sparks]

I agree mimi.

I just so appreciated them taking the time to think about what I might like. That attention means alot.