The Significance
of a Memorable Gift
When getting
a loved one a gift for the holidays, have you ever stopped and thought of
getting him or her something other than jewelry? Maybe, or maybe not. Yes some people would be
really mad if their boyfriend didn’t get her expensive earrings or a necklace
but those people are called selfish. To them it is all about how much is spent
and how big the item is. But let me tell you something, it’s about knowing he
or she got you something out of love, not money.
If you would
rather have a 500 carrot necklace than a scrapbook of every date you have been
on along with dinner and a little something special, then good for you. It just
goes to show you are all about the money and have to be bought rather than
loved. Ten years from now you will look back and say, where did that necklace
go? Or why did I even want this? When you could pull out the scrap book and
show your kids what you and your husband looked like in college, with your
retro clothes and long and have a good laugh. But instead you get to forget
when you even received that expensive necklace that has hardly any memorable
meaning to it.
Putting time
and effort towards anything you do is much more worth it than buying something.
Giving is the meaning of Christmas. No not giving the one you love everything
she can imagine because you are rich. But giving something that has a meaning.
A gift with no meaning isn’t a gift at all. Without meaning there is money
wrapped in a box. But something that has significance is worth holding on to
and worth a smile every time it is seen. It is supposed to not only bring back
memories, but make them as well. (316)
I agree with this. One thing that I love about giving gifts is being unique and thoughtful about the gift. Often, this takes more time and creativity. Sounds cliche, but I think the "it's the thought that counts" is really true. I made a cool collage in a frame for my sister last year---a selection of ticket stubs, resturant and hotel cards, and playbills from a trip we took to NYC. She loved it!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a particular example in mind? A gift you've given or recieved? Seems like the scrapbook example may or may not be hypothetical here. REAL examples can be stronger and more persuasive!