I will continue to give my loved ones presents, but they will be the gift of time spent together, lest anybody accuses me of having Scrooge-like inclinations.
Taking my nieces on outings or my family to a performance (offering my sister and brother-in-law the invaluable gift of an afternoon free from parenting); going out for a glass of champagne or scheduling a Sunday barbecue.
Without any gift paper to tear and throw away or undesired tattoos to reject or hold onto and harbor resentment, it will be a completely unique experience.
This year, another acquaintance intends to make or bake all of her gifts, mostly because she believes it will be more meaningful and in part to save money.
Another person I know is shopping at charity stores for everything they need for their second-hand Christmas, and 25% of British people have said that they want to give their children used presents.
Rather than purchasing gifts for our relatives, my mother has been making charitable contributions on their behalf for many years.
