Gift-giving is a significant
ficant
olil
component of the holiday
season. Families
can embrace traditional
gift-giving, but those who
want to add a touch of whimsy
to gatherings with loved ones
scan consider these five creative
and fun ways to exchange gifts.s.
1. Play the plastic wrap game.e.
To exchange small stocking stuffer gifts, compile gift
cards, cash, small toys, candy, and even some larger gifts
(all participants can chip in and one person shops for
the gifts). The e
designated person in charge begins rolling
up the gifts in the plastic, adding one every few rolls.
Turning the ball 90 degrees while wrapping helps make
a more round, finished gift ball. To play, the person with
the ball puts on oven mitts and tries to unwrap as much
as they can to access the gifts, while the person to the
left is attempting to roll doubles on dice. When doubles
are made, that person passes the dice to the left
and starts his or her own attempts to get at the gifts in
the plastic ball. The game ends when all the gifts are
revealed, whether everyone has had a chance to unwrap
or not.
2. Plan a white elephant gift exchange. A white elephant
exchange is like a secret grab bag. Everyone
brings a wrapped gift, and then takes turns choosing a
gift based on the number they’ve been given. When the
gift is chosen, the person opens it. The next player can
select a fresh gift or steal one of the presents that’s already
been opened.
3. Host a make-and-take craft party. With this type
of exchange, participants will engage in some form of
crafting for the duration of the event, whether it’s pottery,
painting, epoxy resin pouring, or even knit crafts.
At the end of the night everyone can swap their creations
with another or keep their own crafts as gifts.
4. Give the gift of a group outing. Instead of exchanging
material gifts, focus on sharing experiences with
friends and family. A trip to watch a sports game or a
theater performance can be an excellent way to spend
time together, and something a person may not be inclined
to do on his or her own. Certain venues will offer
discounts on group tickets, so everyone can pool their
resources.
5. Host a DIY cookie and cocoa exchange. Cookies, cocoa
and the holidays are a perfect combination. A gift
exchange where participants supply ingredients for these
sweet treats, share their favorite recipes and then put together
the finished products can make for an entertaining
and festive afternoon. Each person can fill a cookie tin
with baked cookies to take home and mason jars filled
with homemade hot cocoa mix and marshmallows can be
an additional gift to enjoy later on a chilly evening.ä
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