For the Christmas Gift Exchange, could I propose something? It's just a suggestion, but I thought maybe when people give their name/address they could also say whether they would prefer "Christmas stuff" or "Personal Stuff".

I have been keeping house for a looooooong time, so I already have more Christmas decorations than I know what to do with. Plus, my birthday is Christmas Eve, and I often get Santas, etc for my B Day. (Probably because it goes on sale around the 20th....LOL.)

Anyone think that's a good idea? Or not?

Sounds like a great idea to me Carlene!

yup i really like that idea.

good idea carlene.

Or maybe give an idea of colors that you like. I personally stay away from the exchanges because I am sensitive to certain smells. I also have very dark earth tones in my home. It would be great if we could give some hints to the gifter. I am always at a loss as to what to buy for my giftee. Some hints would be great. I think I would jump in on the exchanges if they worked that way. ~Mandy

I think that is a great idea!

I agree 100 percent. Most people already have tons of decorations and it your house was trimmed in blue or green you wouldn't want brown tones. I think it's a wonderful idea for personal or holiday and maybe even hints.

Love the idea!

Another thing that would be kind of cool would be if we had some kind of list where we could say what we like, to give the people buying the gift something to go on....you know...

Colors in my house are....

I collect.....

My hobbies are.....

etc....

Oops! I just read and saw I wasn't the only one thinking this...:ohwell:

Good idea. I like Moon Goddess' idea of a mini-profile to give the gifter ideas.

Can we also start it early for those of us who are internationals so there is plenty of time to get a reasonable rate of postage? We've already missed sea-mail cut-offs for the year.

excellent idea

GoAnna~

I would love to get you as a *secret santa*! All the way from Oz! How cool is that?

Let's get the ball rolling! I am ready to start our Christmas exchange!

Hi Everyone!

I just saw this thread...great idea! I am going for my surgery in Mx this entie week, but keep me posted! Also we can post in the profile if we are allergic to anything...just in case... some lotions or perfumes, etc.

Have a wonderful week evryone! See you soon!

Angela

I think this is a great idea, as I celebrate Yule (ie christmas for all of you folks who don't know what yule is). Same basic idea, but nature based. Still a big dinner, still have a tree, still use decorations and there is present exchanges but the Christmas tree is an artificial yule spirit tree tree. The live baby tree is planted in spring. But I have no issues going to buy other holiday stuff to make others smile.

This year's them is Wilderness Yule. Lots of bears with santa hats, lots of snowflakes, lots of wreath and lights, lots of western style winter decor, natural decorations such as bunched dried herbs and leaves, pine cones, etc. And to be quite honest I would rather have something handmade than store bought for this exchange just to keep in the spirit of things. I plan on creating a handmade door wreath for someone. I used to do it all the time, but my familyfriends already has them so now it is someone on here to get a turn to have a "mystical winter wreath". Okay, all the hints for now!

Is Kat doing it again? Where is that Kitty hiding? ((looks under a pile of last months exchange papers)) nope, not there.... ((looks under all of her teaching books)) nope, not there either.... ((looks in the fridge... good girl! not there either)) Hmmmmmmmmm, did we microchip her? Where is she at?

She posted the Halloween list early because she was going to be away (i believe) for a week or so. It may have been something else, but I know it was a planned absence. ~Mandy