Christmas Gifts I Don't Want

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Buying gifts for men is easier because they don’t mind sharing. They don’t stomp out of the party if they see another woman wearing the same $500 outfit. In the movie, Mo’ Better Blues, Denzel Washington’s character bought the same dress for his live-in girlfriend and the singer in his band, girlfriend. It’s also easier to find gifts for men, because they buy clothes to hide the body. Women buy to expose as many body parts as possible.

Having said that, we should be on the alert for veiled pressure to buy gifts. Why would anyone ask you what you are going to get them for Christmas? It is an assumption that you will and that some how, you are under an obligation to get them a gift. Gifts are not automatic. They are earned. It also comes from past experience. Someone who returned to the store the gift you gave them last year, is not worthy of 2023 gifts. It’s easy to tell if you live under one roof or if it’s a co-worker.

It’s the thought that counts, not the price of the gift. Right? Anyway, I’m sorry to assume that you will get me something for Christmas. That’s why I’m telling you what I don’t want. Yes. Who said beggars cannot be choosers?

1. A red dress with a white collar. Who am I? A she-Santa?

2. A green and white sweater with a stocking in front

3. A shirt with Santa Claus on the back

4. A jacket with Christmas trees on them

5. Red and black pyjamas

6. A knitted Christmas hat with white pom-poms

7. A v-neck T-shirt with Santa on a sleigh

8. A red baseball cap with message: HO! HO! HO!

Nonqaba waka Msimang

Executive Blogger

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