Last year, my family started doing a Christmas gift exchange to save money. We each draw two names out of a hat, which happily reduces the amount of presents to buy. I was hesitant at first, trying to hold on tightly to our childhood tradition of my brother and I (the "kids") raking it in every year. But I ended up being very grateful for this new plan in the long run. Less stress and more emphasis on food, drinks, games and family time. What are your gift-giving holiday traditions?
{Images by Chris Everard}
