Sunday, December 20th, 2009...11:20 am
National Regifting Day
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I totally missed National Regifting Day last Thursday, December 17th. Not that I think millions of Americans went out and regifted, but it’s a way of recognizing that regifting is an OK way to gift. Especially in this economy and for those looking not to waste gifts, I think regifting is a great idea.
For more on regifting, check out this Philadelphia Inquirer story on how not to be a careless regifter, featuring yours truly in both the text and an accompanying photograph.
What’s your opinion on regifting?
I don’t mind one bit re-giving or re-getting a new item, as long as that item is a thoughtful gift appropriate for the receiver. If it is an item I will never use, in deference to the giver,
I will first try to exchange the item, but if that is not an option, it goes in the gift closet for an appropriate regift. And those items that just don’t seem to fit anyone I know are my annual white elephant gifts, and they often find a home where they are wanted.
I think Regifting is somewhat of an art. A lot depends on your occupation. I used to teach and every year I got a lifetime supply of hand creams, candles, and whatnots. This saved me a lot of time because I could regift some of of my stockpile to neighbors, grand parents, and keep them in the closet for last minute gifts.
Now I am in a totally different line of work and my “regift” closet is empty except for one snowman hand soap that looks like it has been around the block. I put it in Regift Retirement.
Regift retirement–that made me laugh out loud!
Sorry I missed that holiday too! I have no problem giving or getting re-giftedas loonh it matches the recipient it’s ok by me.
Glad you agree!