What do you think of the art of gift giving?

Love to see faces. Only way give money that is needed is with a handshake and leave the money in their hand then leave!

I am the same way. I know that if I were in need I might be hesitant to ask for help. That's why I would be anonymous if I was helping someone out. They might decline it if they knew who it was.

I am exactly the same way as you. I once left a big box of groceries on the door step of a someone I knew who needed them. I donate to charity when ever I have the money, and yes I do like to get to see the expression on my families faces when I can give them something.

I'm the same as you. It all depends on who the gift is for. I like watching people open the gifts I give them. But if it is someone who I think needs it but would maybe feel funny or worse...obligated to return the favor, then I do it anonymous. That can be fun too.

Hey celtic, I guess I feel the same way as you do. I love to watch the people I care about open their gifts and see the looks on their faces. But, if it was someone who really needed something that I just wanted them to have and didn't want to make a big deal of it then I would also just do it quietly and anonymously too. I wouldn't want to embarrass them and make them feel uncomfortable about accepting the gift.

I think that the art of giving is a very nice thing and it can create wonderful and long lasting friendships. It's no use giving all the time and not receiving anything as this is all part of the enjoyment! I think that the act of giving also helps you to bond with someone and it just makes things works somehow! Well, now couldn't be a better time to start giving and receiving! Andrew

I like to do some of both, just as you do. The gift to help others is more of a blessing in secret. It is a joy I can hold close to my heart and feel good about all year long. I love to buy exactly what my family wants and see them receive it.

i like seeing the surprise and joy on the faces of those who receive my hand made gifts. i have a little gripe. recently we asked each other (a few friends who are very close) what we'd like for christmas so that we'd not end up getting things that people don't want or need. two of my friends asked for magazine subscriptions which i got them. so the mystery and 'joy' of surprise was taken away. i didn't get to see that. for people who need money, yes i agree, giving anonymously is best. the right hand need not know what the left hand does in those cases.

I think that it is much better to give the gift so the person will know, but it is to help out I'd say being anonymous is a good idea, especially if the amount given is a lot, you can still see the joy on their faces, but they won't have to be embarrassed to know you gave them the money, they'd just be thankful, and surprised, and a bit curious.

I love to give when I feel I should, just mindless giving doesn't do anything for me. I would rather know that I'm giving to somebody that will be able to benefit from it. I don't do it to be recognized, I'd rather participate and be candid then have somebody put my name on a plaque.