One of the things people do before Christmas is to buy gifts for families and friends. Some people feel it's a burden, or even waste of money. Well, my attitude is if you can’t beat it (such as in this case), (en)join it! 

    
I tried to find things "useful." So, on my last-minute gift list are fancy tea and B&N gift card, among others.         

 

This year, I discovered Aveeno's Intense Relief Hand Cream, and loved it. So, it's on my gift list. (Hey, women still do most of the cleaning and washing at home. So, hand cream is a must!)         

 

Another thing I gave this year is freshly roasted chestnuts. Yeah, I know they don't last, so I don't even wrap them. It's the thought that counts. Right?         

 

So, what I have gotten so far for this year's Christmas? I have received gift card, nuts, home-made snacks, jams, book, kitchenware, and saffron! More gifts are expected, since we are going to a lunch gathering and a Christmas dinner--our Christmas tradition for nearly 10 years!