The Gift Card: If you are close with the person, sometimes gift cards don't seem personal enough. They don't convey to the giftee that you genuinely took the time to think about a special gift to give them.
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The Worst Gifts To Give For Christmas
by Homesessive
Are you a repeat bad gift giver? Or maybe someone who has perpetually been on the receiving end of bad gifts? Sure that gag gift might be funny for a few moments, but then what is the giftee supposed to do with that lump of coal after its fifteen seconds of humor has faded.
Gifts should come from the heart and be sentimental. This holiday season, go for the present that will truly resonate with the person you're giving it to. After all, the best gifts are the ones that consistently remind you of someone else and their influence on your life.
View the slideshow above to find out what you should avoid gifting this holiday season!
For more gift giving guides, check out Unusual Christmas Gifts and Under $20 Gift Guide.
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Lump of Coal: Ha. Ha. Good one. Maybe you got a bad grade that year that warranted this gag gift. That heavy box was always so exciting until you opened it. However, let's face it -- an adult gifting another adult a lump of coal is just a faux pas.
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Socks: We've all gotten socks as a present from mother dearest at least once in our life. She was doing our laundry after all and, let's face it, she always knew best. But this tradition should be reserved for that relationship only.
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Papier-mâché: It's cute if you're in first grade, and you spend all day making your mom a papier-mâché heart, but keep it something you teach younger kids to give as gifts.
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Gym Membership: There's nothing worse than subtly telling your recipient that he or she could be more in shape or lose a few pounds. You don't don't want to offend them!
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Lingerie: Unless it was specifically requested, it is generally a good idea to stay away from gifting lingerie. You run the risk of offending her if you buy the wrong size.
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Pre-made Gift Basket: Though it is a perfect gift for a recipient you don't know as well, it may not be the way to go for a close and dear friend. Be more personal!
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Bad DIY Gifts: Feeling crafty after spending hours on Pinterest? Unless you're a livelong, avid crafter, that DIY project will likely turn out to be something you didn't expect. Especially depending on the difficulty level, you might be better off thinking of a thoughtful gift you can purchase in a store, premade.
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Random Food: The dreaded Christmas fruitcake. Unless it's your aunts secret, delicious recipe, often many don't enjoy it. Cookies, sure. But even then cookies alone don't make for the best Christmas gift. Avoid food for many reasons, one being potential allergies.
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Grave Plot: Sure you want to spend your life with your loved ones, and eternity resting next to them. However, this is not an ideal gift. It is something that should be planned with your significant other and family at an appropriate time. Not during the jovial atmosphere of the holidays!
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