Yesterday morning at church I was handing out thank you cards to people who supported the Christmas Cafe and was somewhat intrigued by some responses.
"You aren't handing out Christmas cards are you?"
"Not a Christmas card, I hope. I thought I'd finished mine."
It's that whole thing of if I give a Christmas card the other person will have to reciprocate.
Likewise the advice o keep a few spare presents wrapped in case someone gives you one unexpectedly.
The first card I was given this year was from someone I see regularly and hug most Sundays and I will most likely be able to greet her on Christmas morning. I ddon' think I need to give her a card just because she gave me one. Will she be ticking off those who respond and if so does it matter.
Wouldn't it be good if we could give and receive gifts without strings attached, without expecting anything in return or feeling obliged to pay back.
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