tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490681017967743184.post4123533588695100457..comments2023-07-30T10:42:33.099-04:00Comments on Only A Mere Woman: Compulsory Gift GivingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490681017967743184.post-63767911790476161962015-06-09T18:38:07.066-04:002015-06-09T18:38:07.066-04:00In a land of plenty, gift-giving can be problemati...In a land of plenty, gift-giving can be problematic.kkollwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691145638703824456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490681017967743184.post-19023905266503077712015-05-22T22:51:51.829-04:002015-05-22T22:51:51.829-04:00I really wish I could find that blog post about Ch...I really wish I could find that blog post about Christmas and the motherless boy. Most of this post is the result of mulling that over in my head for months now, and linking it would give a little more sense to my post. <br /><br />It is true that no one said gift giving *has* to be reserved to special holidays and occasions, but it is the general impression I get from the hyper-commercialization of all of the holidays. "Want to show her how special she is to you this Memorial Day? Buy her this expensive twinkly thing which happens to be on sale now!" Rarely does it seem that things are advertised as "Want to randomly show that special someone how much you appreciate them just because? Try this thingamabob!" <br /><br />I'm glad you are living your marriage vows so well on a daily basis. I in no way meant to condemn those who also choose to make special days feel extra special, and might have to tweak my post, if I remember. It's great if that's what people choose to do! However, those who prefer low-key or no celebrating ought to be able to without being stigmatized for it. Especially considering the choice to celebrate or not has no moral ramifications. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013142402527598378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490681017967743184.post-38293932592715323422015-05-14T19:07:22.500-04:002015-05-14T19:07:22.500-04:00I disagree with the majority of this post. Giving ...I disagree with the majority of this post. Giving is not reserved for special holidays and occasions. No one ever said it had to be. I give gifts and do special things for my wife year round, and she constantly does the same for me. Love, appreciation, and affection are commonplace on a daily basis in our household. But we also make holidays and other special occasions as spectacular as we can. There is just something special about the magic of opening presents on Christmas Day, or that unique gift that you get for your birthday that might not be in the budget for some other random day of the year. dfo1010https://www.blogger.com/profile/05807180414592112542noreply@blogger.com