The holidays are coming up and we are all itching to have time off to enjoy, what most people say, is their favorite time of the year. Whether you are celebrating Christmas or not, most all of us will be receiving gifts! During this time of year, it's not uncommon to hear the statement "it is the thought that counts." When you receive a gift, it is important to think about the effort the giver has taken to give you that gift. But to what extent is this statement true? All of us have been in the situation that you have to tell your mom you "love" the scarf she bought you or thanking your dad for the game cube that's "virtually the same as the Xbox Kinnect". Do you believe that no matter what the present is, it is the effort that matters? Here's a fun little video! You'll be glad that your gifts aren't nearly as bad as the ones mentioned in this video!
Here are a couple of my favorite holiday videos to enjoy.
I know that you have worked hard this semester. I appreciate your work and want to wish you and your families happy holidays and a great break! Finally, I want to give a huge shout out to my guest blogger. Although she wishes to remain anonymous, I hope she knows how much I am grateful for her writing this blog.
29 comments:
I think that it is absolutely the thought that counts. If you truly care about someone and show them that you care for the whole year, then one day should not matter. Of course, it's nice to remind people how much you care about them, by getting them a present that would make them happy.
Gifts really don't matter to me. I mean some people need stuff more then me. So that's why I'm really not worried about getting any gifts.
It is the thought that counts. Not just at Christmas but at any holiday for me. When that person takes the time out to actually spend money on you, you should be thankful that they did. Even though I dont like some of the things I get, I am still appreciative of what I get.
I believe it is very much the thought that counts. Some people, like me for example, are very bad at getting presents for their loved ones.
Megan
I think it is the thought that counts. If somebody gives you a gift or present it means that someones was thinking about you.
-Quinton Walters-:)
Presents, they are not really that important but they become traditions I guess you could say. Some people just really need to realize that it’s the thought that counts. If it comes from the heart it will be just like if u gave them 1,000,000,000,000,000 Dollars, well not really.
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I really think that its the though that counts. No-one has to get you anything, but the do it anyway. I'm always thankful for what i get.
~Morgan McKinney~
It is the thought that counts. and especially when it's a gift from your grandmother, that you don't like what she got you.
I believe that it is always the thought that counts. A present doesn't even have to be material to be of great value to someone. I guess it really depends on the receiver's point of view on the subject. I, myself, know that any present at all, whether it be material or not, is one that I will be grateful for.
-Erin Holtz
I think it is the thought that counts. Christmas is meant for everyone to see their families. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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I think that the thought absolutely counts. Especially because I don't really have a lot of money to buy everyone a really good gift. But if someone wants to give me a really good gift. . . . I won't deny it.
-Robbie Jones
Personally do not care what someone gives me for Christmas. To me it is the thought that counts unless I gave them a very detailed list and they chose to deter from it after asking for said list. I am that person who loves to make and give gifts rather than receive them. I make, bake, cook, and buy things for friends and family from Black Friday typically all the way up to December 24th just to show how much I truly care about the ones I love & in turn they give me the happiness of knowing that I pleased them.
I love getting gifts, but I truely get more enjoyment from seeing the excitement others get by giving them a gift. Also I love getting homemade gifts because they show that the person put time and effort into the gift instead of just going to the store and buying it. Anyone can buy something, but making things is even more special.
I think that no matter what, if someone gives you a present, they are trying to make you happier in some sort of way. If they weren't, they wouldn't have been standing outside target for 3 hours in the freezing cold trying to get you the last Buzz Light year on the shelf. Although I'm guilty of complaining about somebody getting me the "Wrong Color" of exactly what I wanted. You need to think deeper into that they spent time and money to wrap something up for you.
And have a happy holiday to you and your family Mr. Downing!! Have a safe one.
I think that no matter what the price is or the present bought, the thought that the person wanted to get you something and spend their time on thinking about what to get you count more. No matter what, they took their time to think about you. That should count and not the price or material thing that they bought you.
I believe that its the thought that counts. If someone at least takes the time to take recognition to get you a present, it should mean a lot to the person that receives the gift... Even though I don't like some of the things I get, I show appreciation because I know not a lot of people are fortunate to get most things I do.
Presents isn't at all the real reason of Christmas. Everyone has probably heard this millions of times, but it's definitely worth hearing. Jesus was born on this day, and this day should celebrated through him with joy and spirit. He's is the most loving God and always will be. Merry Christmas!
It's the thought that counts. I mean really you could just not get anything at all. I mean there is this little thing called a return sticker that you can use I mean you really have to think about a lot when you think about your family not all of your family knows what you want. So it is the thought that counts!!!!
I believe that when people say that it's the thought that counts they are absolutely right. If someone takes there time to buy you a gift, wrap it, and give it to you that should show you that they care about you.
I believe that when people say that it's the thought that counts they are absolutely right. If someone takes there time to buy you a gift, wrap it, and give it to you that should show you that they care about you.
Christmas should be the time that you spend with your family and friends. Not spending money on each other! But I feel bad for the people who can not afford to buy gifts. But are family donates alot of stuff around Christmas time, so it makes me feel better inside.
It's definitely the thought that counts. I'd much rather see my family and not get gifts than get everything I wanted and not see my family. Sure, expensive gifts are nice, but personalized gifts are the best. It shows you're truly thinking of someone when you put so much thought into something. Actions speak louder than words, right? The same rule applies to getting a personalized gift that took a lot of thought, rather than a gift that was chosen at random just because of a price or not thinking.
Christmas shouldn’t be about receiving gifts. I think it is all about spending quality time with your family. Even if the gifts you receive aren’t exactly what you wanted you should be grateful that the person took the time to buy you a present. But good gifts are great.
All of the people that I have talked to KNOW what they are getting for Christmas! It isn't about the element of surprise anymore! (Which it should be!) You don't have to like it... it's not like they are asking you to eat goat eyes or anything! Just be appreciative that you do get something! Many people may not!
Christmas time is such an awesome time of the year! Friends exchange presents and your family gives you presents too. Sometimes you don't get what you want, but that is perfectly okay! That's life! The point is, you got a present and that should be all that matters. That person appreciates you enough to make something for you or buy something for you, so you should be grateful for that. I definitely think it's the thought that counts, not the actual gift.
I believe it is always the thought that counts. That person went out of their way and spent their own money and time to buy something that they thought you would enjoy. Merrty Christmas Downing!
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It is the thought that counts, however, when you go way too over boad with your "thought" that it's disappointing is was too much. Even though its not just for the xmas that the thought counts for, it's every holiday, including my birthday. I would be happy that the person giving me the present went through the trouble of trying to think of something for me but wasn't able to think of it.
To me every present giving to me is worth it.. im thankful for everything i have and everything I have recieved.
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