Playing Santa this afternoon reminded me of how much I love picking out gifts for people. Oh, I enjoy giving them away as well, seeing people smile or hearing their thanks…but I’m honestly more happy when I’m choosing a gift. Going to the store and picking out something that makes me think of the person. Something that just cries out “oooh, I’d be perfect for your friend” or “pick me for your brother, pick me!” I like staying up and crafting gifts, carefully (or in my case, not-so-carefully) sewing and cutting and taking bits and pieces and making them into something new and awesome. I love the idea that you get to know a person well enough that you can try and guess what they’d like.
There are lots of times when you get to give gifts…birthdays, mothers day, spring presents….but Christmas is unique in that we all get a chance to play Santa to all those we love. How cool is that?
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