Coming from the United Kingdom, this new trend is attracting more and more parents who want to give useful Christmas gifts to their children and not to spoil them too much.
At Christmas, children are always spoiled, with lots of gifts offered by the whole family. But are they really taking advantage of it? Sometimes, they barely have time to open a package when a dozen others are waiting for them under the tree … To fight against overconsumption and allow them to play fully with their gifts without spoiling the magic of Christmas , a trend from the United Kingdom seems to be emerging in France: the rule of the four gifts. What does this technique consist of?
What is the 4-gift rule?
- A gift desired by the child : THE gift he really wants, the one he put at the top of his list in his letter to Santa Claus.
- A useful Christmas present: the one the child really needs, what he lacks.
- A gift to share : offer him a small book, a children’s story or a beautiful educational book according to his age and his tastes. You can also offer him an intimate moment to share with the family, such as an outing to an amusement park, a zoo, a show …
- A gift to wear : it can be a piece of clothing, shoes, or an accessory that could make him happy.
Rule of 4 gifts: what are the advantages?
Why is it good? We avoid the mountain of unnecessary gifts because they are often bought in duplicate and resold on online sales platforms. So we save money at the same time. All while making children happy. On the other hand, a gift such as a family outing sometimes marks more spirits than a simple game. Spread the word between the aunts and uncles as well as the grandparents to share with you the various gifts. to offer. Of course, if that makes Grandpa and Mami really happy, let them get a few more gifts! This tip of the 4 gifts also applies to birthday gifts.