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Anybody who's so caught up in the material aspect of 'holidays' that they've lost the true meaning and just EXPECT things... becomes a chore to shop, and instead of being received as a 'gift', it's acted as if it was 'owed' to them. We all know those people! :)

not really anybody because with this economy everyone can use just about anythibg

Nobody, because everyone in our family & friends decided to do donations! We are giving to local shelters, food pantries, sending boxes off to the troops, finding out what local families are in need thru the local churches and Red Cross or thru neighbors and being silent Angels and leaving jars of money/toys/food or gift certificates for utilities on their doorsteps or sending them to their homes. There are too many folks that are in need, who used to give and are now unable to because of these uneasy economic times. So, we all decided that we don't NEED anything and since we are blessed to have jobs and can pay our bills WHY rack up debt, for items that we truly don't need. We have all agreed this is the BEST Christmas ever and we are going to continue this practice from now on!

My friend. She needs soooo much. (Lost her job)

No one---I shop year around, so find appropriate gifts for everyone.

If you give with love and keep Jesus as the focus of the season, there is no hardest because giving is part who He is. Be Blessed

Couldn't shop for anyone due to husbands illness. Just got each of the grand babies a small gift.

My husband! He goes and buys something if he wants it and leaves nothing for anyone to give him as a gift. MEN!

I would have to say my wife. One, she doesn't tell me what she wants. I have to guess by what she has purchased in past weeks. Two, she uses the "I don't know!" or the "I don't care! Surprise me!" answers.

My granddaughter. Her tastes and mine aren't the same. I have a tight budget to adhere to. She thinks that money grows on trees.

My Husband, He just never wants any gift for any occasion, so I really try to get something he "will" use.

No one. Everything fell into place. I found some perfect gifts for people through out the year. This year I'm making hand made ornaments from scratch too.

My mother-in-law was the hardest one to buy for. She's 89 & says she doesn;t need anything anymore. I did however find her a few things that she can slurge on.

Men are always the hardest to shop for

my husband he is 82 year old and has cancer and it is hard for me to go anywhere to shop

not really hard; keep gifts practical; the everyday things needed

My brother-in-law, he doesn't share a lot of personal information & is a hard person to "read". His wife is easy thankfully, so I can choose great gifts for her..so that sort of balances things out. Last year she loved the gift I got her, a 1 serving teapot that you can brew the tea in. Their 8 yr old daughter is easy too, any small figurine. So as Meatloaf would say, "two out of three ain't bad."

My son. His 1st xmas and i wanna get him everything, but cant afford it

Myself - because it will take money away from gifts that I'd like to get for others yet I would truly like to get one nice Computer-Electronics related gift for myself - but computer hardware can be so expensive.

Everyone, particularly my husband, because we've been hit so hard by this dismal economy.

My 80 year old dad!

We have had to cut back this holiday season,We couldnt shop for everyone we used to

Is it really that important that ou buy gifts for Christmas or just get together with those you love?

It hasn't been so much that I had difficulty finding presents for anyone, I usually can find things everyone would like, I am very limited in budget so finding things that are in my price range has been a big challenge this year. I have managed to buy gifts for my grown kids and son in law, though I am still seeking an affordable gift for my husband. He always wants things that are beyond affordability.

It is going to be easy this year, because I have decided to cut back on family spending and give to charities instead.

Me! Because I have been wondering if Christmas is a religious celebration or a commercial event? I am not a religious person but this question is on my mind because of the broader implications of the question. Life is to short to derive any meaning or relevance that is not positive, so think about that for Christmas, and New Year, Valentines Day, Ground hog day and all those other days. Keep it simple and be happy that we are fortunate, so fortunate that we can even discuss this question in an open forum. OK, so I do have a Christmas present pick for anyone on your list: pick any good book that deals with "back to basics". Happy Holidays.

reason for the season

EVERYBODY! We live comfortably and usually get what we need or want throughout the year, so Christmas presents are hard to think about. This year we decided to spend about half of our normal gifting and buy food stuff for our local food pantry - there are people who need food more than we need the latest computer gadget.

My middle daughter. She is in the service, and I am just not sure of what to get her or her husband. I send "care packages" every month, so I guess it is Christmas every month.

My teenage granddaughter, she wants clothes, HELP, best bet is a gift certificate is the only safe way out.

My stepfather

no one. my only problem is not being able to give as much as i'd like

I am the hardest to shop for so I asked my wife to buy me a goat, two chickens, five ducks, and Seed through World Vision and for $147 a village in Columbia will get a gift that will make me very happy!

My boss...

I think this year I aam only giving out visa gift cards to immedates family members, Older people get the harder it is to please them

my sister-in-law. we draw names, and I have no clue (ever) what my person wants!

My brother-in-law. He's been married to my sister for almost 16 years and I still have no clue what he likes. He never shows any emotion when he opens gifts so you don't know if he likes it or not.

It's ME! I never gave anyone a wish list. I just said to give to charities but didn't even specify which ones. I screwed up this year and people actually r upset with me as a result:(

My son-in-law. He got the usual this year-slippers, jeans, shirt and a Lowes gift card

I can usually find nice gifts for my family. I had some difficulty thinking of what to get for Gramma, but my Mom and I managed to get her some nice gifts. I enjoy thinking of thoughtful gifts that I know my loved ones will like.

That would have to be my own son. I mean, shopping for any kid is hard, but my son practically seems to have everything already, so how do you know what to buy him? He's five years old and doesn't really ask for anything, so I have to improvise and come up with things that I know he'll enjoy.

Grandaughter.

my parents, they have just about everything you could think to get them and they never just come out or subtily say what they would like to have and when you ask them , they got this whatever attitude like they don't care even though they do , so you have to fineese it out of them or play the mindreader game,but believe this, they are waiting to see what you get them, cause you talking about an attitude, get them a whatever gift and see what happens.

my brother-in-law. He constantly buys stuff for himself, so he has everything!

She is a very caring responsible mother only working part time, but need a full time job and can't fine one.

My teen-aged god-daughter - she gets so many lovely and expensive things from her family's good friends and her grandmother, I'm afraid that what I can afford will seem chintzy and will be unappreciated.

My boys are the hardest, there ages are 30,22,20

my husband. He can never make up his mind

My mom is so special and I want to buy her everything but she has most it and no room for other things.I think I'm going to give her the diamond ear rings someone gave me for my b-day in October.

My middle brother, because he and I are not as close as the others and I don't know what his interests are...