IamBraxton Tennessee
12/28/12 10:03 pm
Yes, but with a gift card you can only shop at one place. What if, for instance, you got a Walmart gift card but they don't have what you want, but say Target has exactly what you want and it's cheaper too. That is why cash is awesome, you can use it anywhere.
cornybread The Large Malus Fruit
12/27/12 2:25 pm
I'm not saying everyone should just give everyone cash. I love giving presents I know people will like and getting presents that are thoughtful. but I also like occasionally getting some money, because sometimes I'm saving up for something big, or don't get everything I asked for. that's all.
yesmaam socal
12/27/12 12:41 am
When I get cash, it's called lost money. Because I end up either using it to buy junk, or giving it away, or it just disappears somewhere.
jeffro02
12/26/12 5:02 am
If everyone just have each other cash, are you really giving presents or just swapping money for money?
saraiwishes
12/26/12 3:05 am
As much as I enjoy receiving cash for Christmas, it's extremely impersonal, lazy, and really doesn't show your love for the person which is the reason behind gift-giving in the first place. Even a gift card to a favorite store is better than straight cash.
okcougar
12/25/12 8:57 pm
If I can't think of something I want or need cash is great. This year my mom asked me for months what I wanted and I couldn't think of a single thing so she got me cash.
RogueMom In a Hand Basket
12/25/12 7:14 pm
Enjoy! In our neck of the woods we are having tornado warnings and rain. However, the kids are worn out and asleep, so it's a very Merry Christmas here too!
Merry Christmas
RogueMom In a Hand Basket
12/25/12 7:10 pm
The whole ritual is about caring and loving people enough to want to get them something they'd like, not send them out to buy something for themself. Why not just swap cash across the table and be done? I mean, what's the point if it's just shuffling money?
gonzoboy Arizona
12/25/12 6:19 am
It's really dark 'n' cold in my neighborhood right now, but it's so cool going out onto my front porch and seein' all the living room lights on, up and down the street. This has NOTHING to do with our happy poll question. I'm jus' yakkin'! Merry Christmas!
mac007 Mars
12/24/12 9:22 pm
Cash is always fine. If you think otherwise please send me all your unwanted cash cause I'll gladly take it. Maybe a big old lump of coal would make you happier. ????
RogueMom In a Hand Basket
12/24/12 8:10 pm
But to just throw cash into a card just to get out of having to actually THINK about someone is missing the point, IMO.
As sweet as it is to pay your Water Bill for Christmas I'd prefer to give you something with a little more cheer than just checking off your financial to-do list.
RogueMom In a Hand Basket
12/24/12 8:08 pm
Money to just fill the void of a gift is crap.
If the reciever has a need or want I'd at least want to give cash knowing it's going to save up for a new computer, or for a big bill, or into a cash pool for a new big ticket item that no one giver could afford.
sydwel
12/24/12 8:02 pm
If i receive cash i am grateful, but a thoughtful gift (no matter how cheap) is what i prefer.
praetorianus65
12/24/12 7:32 pm
Btw anybody from S FL who reads the Key West citizen: My comment on page 2 that the author of the Big Nate cartoon should get Nate the dog he so much wants wasn't for Mr. Peirce (I could have mailed) but to encourage parents to heed the wishes of their kids.
praetorianus65
12/24/12 6:57 pm
I think I have a more thoughtful reply than what I said below: the best (material) gift is what the recipient wants. If for whatever reason it's cash, cash it should be.
Too many people rather give what THEY like or think is appropriate instead of what the recipient wants.
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