I've heard that it's not what's under the tree, but who are around it that's important. If you have a roof over your head and friends, you have been blessed and that is all that matters. Merry Christmas.
There will always be selfish people out there, but we can’t let them destroy our joy or happiness. If we do that, we let those who want to hurt us win.
There is no one left in my wife's and my family and we don't have any friends outside of online. We don't bother giving each other gifts at Christmas but we give each other gifts all year long. The greatest gift that we give each other is the same one we've given for almost 50 years. Undying love and loyalty.
Hello Melanie, Great advice, So true there are many life lessons to be learnt in the art of gift giving and receiving, to find a gift that will be remembered and cherished by both parties is truly a task, but boy when it does happen What a gift, lol when you were teaching your kid about gift giving brought back the memory of when i tought my kids that lesson, Three kids around the age of ten Christmas the only gift i gave was each a potato That morn when they opened their gift not a word was spoken they would look at the potato then look at me over and over again, about twenty years later the three kids all chipped in and bought me a father's day gift beautifuly wrapped Guess what it was? I think that potato was the best gift i ever got, Love ya Melanie have a great Christmas 🧡
Haha! That's a terrific story, Ernie. And I'll bet that was the best potato you'd ever received. Not enough parents are teaching their children about the art and duty of giving and receiving gifts. But there will always be the thinkers out there, those who go the extra mile to give a wonderful gift, even if it's just a potato. 🧡
@@AlasBabylon1 lol later they asked why, i asked what did i give you the year befor they couldn't remenber i said you will never forget the potato lol and they never did nor did i, So you are right it's the thought behind the gift that is the real gift So that being said the next feather you find will be my Christmas gift to you it will come with lots of love and a hug Love you Melanie Merry Christmas🧡
Merry Christmas,Melanie! Another wonderful video with great advice. I found the easiest gift to give is a gift card. The children in my family are older & appreciate them. My siblings & I don’t exchange gifts any longer. Happiest of holidays to you & yours!❄️❄️🎄🎄
Merry Christmas, Celeste! Gift cards can work really well sometimes. I good friend gave me one last weekend, and then she saw this video and got worried, lol. I told her I loved it--and I truly did! Enjoy your holidays. 🧡
Gift giving has always been a stressful thing to me. About a decade back, our family decided not to exchange gifts amongst the adults. So now only having to get something for the kids has made Christmas much easier to get through. Hope you really enjoy the holiday, Melanie! You're a wonderful person that deserves all the best in life.
Thank you, Steve. 🧡 And a very Merry Christmas to you as well. Almost all my gifts were crocheted items of clothing this year. We shall see if my family accepts a gift graciously, hahaha!
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I've heard that it's not what's under the tree, but who are around it that's important. If you have a roof over your head and friends, you have been blessed and that is all that matters. Merry Christmas.
Quite right! The people around the tree are far more important than what's under the tree. Merry Christmas to you!
Great advice
Merry Christmas!
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@ you too!
Thank you for your gift of time, thoughts, and wisdom. May you have a peaceful and very merry Christmas.
Thank you so much, and a Merry Christmas to you as well! 🧡
A gift is just that, a gift. How someone else feels about it and what they do with it is up to them. Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
Absolutely. We are all responsible for our own behavior. Merry Christmas!
There will always be selfish people out there, but we can’t let them destroy our joy or happiness. If we do that, we let those who want to hurt us win.
This is true. We can remain kind. 🧡
There is no one left in my wife's and my family and we don't have any friends outside of online. We don't bother giving each other gifts at Christmas but we give each other gifts all year long. The greatest gift that we give each other is the same one we've given for almost 50 years. Undying love and loyalty.
That is a gift few people give or receive, Chris. You are blessed immeasurably. 🧡
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Hello Melanie, Great advice, So true there are many life lessons to be learnt in the art of gift giving and receiving, to find a gift that will be remembered and cherished by both parties is truly a task, but boy when it does happen What a gift, lol when you were teaching your kid about gift giving brought back the memory of when i tought my kids that lesson, Three kids around the age of ten Christmas the only gift i gave was each a potato That morn when they opened their gift not a word was spoken they would look at the potato then look at me over and over again, about twenty years later the three kids all chipped in and bought me a father's day gift beautifuly wrapped Guess what it was? I think that potato was the best gift i ever got, Love ya Melanie have a great Christmas 🧡
Haha! That's a terrific story, Ernie. And I'll bet that was the best potato you'd ever received. Not enough parents are teaching their children about the art and duty of giving and receiving gifts. But there will always be the thinkers out there, those who go the extra mile to give a wonderful gift, even if it's just a potato. 🧡
Oh, and a very Merry Christmas to you, my dear! 🧡
@@AlasBabylon1 lol later they asked why, i asked what did i give you the year befor they couldn't remenber i said you will never forget the potato lol and they never did nor did i, So you are right it's the thought behind the gift that is the real gift So that being said the next feather you find will be my Christmas gift to you it will come with lots of love and a hug Love you Melanie Merry Christmas🧡
@@AlasBabylon1 Oh, Almost forgot i love your gift to me it's perfect just what i was wishing for 😉🧡
Merry Christmas,Melanie! Another wonderful video with great advice. I found the easiest gift to give is a gift card. The children in my family are older & appreciate them. My siblings & I don’t exchange gifts any longer. Happiest of holidays to you & yours!❄️❄️🎄🎄
Merry Christmas, Celeste! Gift cards can work really well sometimes. I good friend gave me one last weekend, and then she saw this video and got worried, lol. I told her I loved it--and I truly did! Enjoy your holidays. 🧡
Gift giving has always been a stressful thing to me. About a decade back, our family decided not to exchange gifts amongst the adults. So now only having to get something for the kids has made Christmas much easier to get through. Hope you really enjoy the holiday, Melanie! You're a wonderful person that deserves all the best in life.
Thank you, Steve. 🧡 And a very Merry Christmas to you as well. Almost all my gifts were crocheted items of clothing this year. We shall see if my family accepts a gift graciously, hahaha!