Office Christmas Gift Exchanges

RedGlitter · 12-06-2007, 02:52 PM

Ok, I will be blunt here. I hate these things like the Plague. I've never worked anywhere where I really liked all my co-workers for starters. Also, I don't like having the ho-ho "spirit of giving" forced on me by and for people I don't care for. I also hate the fact that it means I have to spend more money for a gift I don't feel like giving to start with and money's always at a premium for me at Cmas anyway. I'd rather spend it on my friends and family.

SO....how do you feel about office gift exchanges??

Chezzie · 12-06-2007, 02:56 PM

Office with 13 employees, Just one bloke, I like them all....We have a bloody great laff.

We do a secret santa.....Place 13 names in a paper cup and each pick out a name then you buy for that person. We all have a stocking on a card with our name on that acts as a wish list and we all spend a tenner. We place them in a sack and our boss hands them out on our nibbles day which is Tuesday 18th dec this year. We all bake and take non alcoholic drinks and play games.

WonderWendy3 · 12-06-2007, 02:58 PM

I've always enjoyed it...I used to give really nice stuff, even though I really couldn't afford it, I've learned through the years to just buy a dollar gift like everyone else!!

I'm thankful for the present office I work in, we don't feel pressured to buy each other gifts, we all just have a nice friendship.

WonderWendy3 · 12-06-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chezzie

Office with 13 employees, Just one bloke, I like them all....We have a bloody great laff.

We do a secret santa.....Place 13 names in a paper cup and each pick out a name then you buy for that person. We all have a stocking on a card with our name on that acts as a wish list and we all spend a tenner. We place them in a sack and our boss hands them out on our nibbles day which is Tuesday 18th dec this year. We all bake and take non alcoholic drinks and play games.

We did that at my last office...was a lot of fun, plus the bosses took us out to a big luncheon and gave prezzies to us on top of a bonus check which was the amount of a paycheck, so needless to say...I miss that employer!!

Sheryl · 12-06-2007, 03:09 PM

The last time I worked in an office with large group, we had secret pals, so we didn't draw names for Christmas. That was when we would reveal who our secret pals were and draw the new names for the next year.

along-for-the-ride · 12-06-2007, 03:14 PM

We usually have a Christmas party in the office and everyone brings a covered dish or dessert. We all chip in to get our boss a gift and he will give each of us a gift. This year, I have bought little gifts for the other ladies in the office on my own..something different that each would like. They don't expect this and I hope they will be pleased. We don't draw names. I like to do surprises.

Patsy Warnick · 12-06-2007, 03:26 PM

I've always hated the gift exchange at work..

Hate it - I find it to be a phony day - lets pretend we're happy Fa-La-La

Patsy

along-for-the-ride · 12-06-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patsy Warnick

I've always hated the gift exchange at work..

Hate it - I find it to be a phony day - lets pretend we're happy Fa-La-La

Patsy

This is the way I feel at the Christmas gathering with my in-laws. Sad, but true.

abbey · 12-06-2007, 03:47 PM

I like the idea of a secret Santa.
Girl buys for girl, boy buys for boy and have a £5.00 limit.

Patsy Warnick · 12-06-2007, 03:56 PM

Oh, smile - pretend - your along-for-the-ride anyway..

It seems you just have go thru a numbing visit - go thru the motions
I hate that.

Patsy

12-06-2007, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
RedGlitter hubcap diamond star halo Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the middle of the Arizona desert Posts: 15,780	Office Christmas Gift Exchanges Ok, I will be blunt here. I hate these things like the Plague. I've never worked anywhere where I really liked all my co-workers for starters. Also, I don't like having the ho-ho "spirit of giving" forced on me by and for people I don't care for. I also hate the fact that it means I have to spend more money for a gift I don't feel like giving to start with and money's always at a premium for me at Cmas anyway. I'd rather spend it on my friends and family. SO....how do you feel about office gift exchanges?? __________________
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12-06-2007, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chezzie Respect the Mother FOC'er Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12,802	Re: Office Christmas Gift Exchanges Office with 13 employees, Just one bloke, I like them all....We have a bloody great laff. We do a secret santa.....Place 13 names in a paper cup and each pick out a name then you buy for that person. We all have a stocking on a card with our name on that acts as a wish list and we all spend a tenner. We place them in a sack and our boss hands them out on our nibbles day which is Tuesday 18th dec this year. We all bake and take non alcoholic drinks and play games. __________________ Click here to read FOC thread part 1
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12-06-2007, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
WonderWendy3 AKA Wonderbra Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 12,305	Re: Office Christmas Gift Exchanges I've always enjoyed it...I used to give really nice stuff, even though I really couldn't afford it, I've learned through the years to just buy a dollar gift like everyone else!! I'm thankful for the present office I work in, we don't feel pressured to buy each other gifts, we all just have a nice friendship.
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12-06-2007, 03:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,432	Re: Office Christmas Gift Exchanges The last time I worked in an office with large group, we had secret pals, so we didn't draw names for Christmas. That was when we would reveal who our secret pals were and draw the new names for the next year. __________________ If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. James Madison Ron Paul 2008
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12-06-2007, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
along-for-the-ride Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: on the road of life Posts: 4,020	Re: Office Christmas Gift Exchanges We usually have a Christmas party in the office and everyone brings a covered dish or dessert. We all chip in to get our boss a gift and he will give each of us a gift. This year, I have bought little gifts for the other ladies in the office on my own..something different that each would like. They don't expect this and I hope they will be pleased. We don't draw names. I like to do surprises. __________________ Life is a Highway. Let's share the Commute.
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12-06-2007, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Patsy Warnick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Golf Course Posts: 2,828	Re: Office Christmas Gift Exchanges I've always hated the gift exchange at work.. Hate it - I find it to be a phony day - lets pretend we're happy Fa-La-La Patsy
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12-06-2007, 03:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
abbey Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UP NORTH Posts: 12,744	Re: Office Christmas Gift Exchanges I like the idea of a secret Santa. Girl buys for girl, boy buys for boy and have a £5.00 limit.
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12-06-2007, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Patsy Warnick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Golf Course Posts: 2,828	Re: Office Christmas Gift Exchanges Oh, smile - pretend - your along-for-the-ride anyway.. It seems you just have go thru a numbing visit - go thru the motions I hate that. Patsy
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