What would you like for Christmas?

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I have always had problems with giving presents. I like making people happy, but still many times I have no idea what kind of gift would they want. The best way to find out is to ask directly, of course. However, the majority would answer: “I don’t need anything, I’m fine” or “I will be pleased with whatever you give me”. These are not the most helpful answers in the world.

If there are some persons which do tell me what they would really like, I feel much better because I know they will be happy with what they’ll find under the Christmas Tree. It really helps a lot and makes things a lot easier. Notwithstanding, there are still many family members and friends who prefer the “I’m fine” option. In this special case I have to think of their personal preferences and hobbies. When I know someone is a coffee lover, I buy him a good quality coffee. If a friend likes fancy socks, I find some and give it to them. If an aunt loves family pictures, I print one of them, put it in a nice frame and it makes a perfect gift.

Of course, there will always be some people to whom you have no idea what to give and it’ll stay this way until the very last moment. With this kind of persons you never know and probably won’t find out the truth, because in the end everybody says: “It’s perfect! Thank you!”. Do they mean it or not? I hope so. :)

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https://static2.s-trojmiasto.pl/zdj/c/n/9/191/620x0/191253-Swiety-Mikolaj-w-Gdansku-zarabia-ok-90-zl-za-wizyte__c_0_32_847_484.jpg Last Thursday, the 6 th of December , children in Poland got their presents from Santa Claus. I can’t say I was among them, because you just can’t compare getting money from your parents to finding a gift under the bed in the morning. I remember writing letters to Santa and giving them to parents so they would send them to him. Of course, the letters never gone any farther, but the presents always came on time. How was it possible?! It is a really nice tradition and I think children should be let to believe in Santa Claus. It’s a part of a childhood, just like the Tooth Fairy. Nowadays, I don’t expect my parents to give me anything. I’ve grown up and Santa only comes to the smaller ones. However, I don’t object if they want to give me a little something :) I’m still their child.

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