Money Gifting

Ah yes, its that time of year again. The one morning (or eight evenings... ect.)  we are engulfed in the ecstasy of tearing open gift after gift to see what our friends, family, and significant others brewed in their minds as the ideal item, matching our personality and style.  Its Clothes, its technology, its booze, and "OMG just the best conversational piece ever! I cannot wait to have this conversation ten times over so my friends can see how interesting people think I am." Gifts are pretty much awesome, they elicit happiness in the recipient, and giver. It's a gesture that says, "Hey you're really great, so here's something to remember me by." The holidays are time for creating some of the most comfortable memories running through our heads, and gifts are just the items that trigger them. So what about giving money, thats pretty cool right? There is nothing like unwrapping some paper to find...more paper.

Lets get serious, money is great,  Its how we get by, allowing us to do the things we love, get where we want to go, and well..just live. There is nothing better then getting paid, finding an unexpected five in our pockets, or if lucky, finding President Washington, or Jackson, hanging out on the ground. So why not give something so fruitful as a gift for the holidays? As we know,  giving money is thoughtless, its a worthless rich gift. Yes, it allows the receiver to use the money as they wish, but takes away the excitement.  Its inappropriate at times, and at others it can be an essential piece of a puzzle

So whats the point?  When giving money for the holidays, go a step further than just handing over a card filled with money. Make it an all day affair, take the person out on the town, pay for the night, or let them pick out what they want. It's the same concept, money is still being given, and the recipient can still get what they want. The only difference is,  someones there with them. So now they're getting a priceless gift, memories, and good time, and isn't that what giving is about? Hope it fits... happy holidays!