Giving gifts, of course, but offering useful and reasonable: here is the new trend coming from the United Kingdom which is attracting more and more parents. What does this tradition consist of and what types of gifts to give at Christmas?
Under the tree, it’s the gift fair. A multitude of packages, mainly intended for children, is dizzying. Obviously, this stacking gives them pleasure to see, but once all the gifts have been unwrapped in a row, and the pleasure of the first immediately chased away by the discovery of the second, will the children really appreciate and use what has been given to them? Free ? In order not to disperse their contentment and fight against overconsumption, without spoiling any of the magic of Christmas obviously, a new trend is attracting more and more French parents: the rule of four gifts. Coming directly from the United Kingdom, it has already convinced many French people in recent years. This Anglo-Saxon tradition proves to be a good compromise between ecological commitment, educational virtue and limited budget. Here is concretely how to implement it for this Christmas 2024.
What is the 4 gift rule?
- A gift desired by the child : THE gift he really wants, the toy he put at the top of his list in his letter to Santa.
- A useful Christmas gift: the one that 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 tastes. You can also offer him a special moment to share with the family, such as an outing to an amusement park, a zoo, a show, etc.
- A gift to wear : it could be a piece of clothing, shoes, or an accessory that could make him happy.
What are the benefits of giving four Christmas gifts? We avoid the mountain of unnecessary gifts, because they are often bought in duplicate and resold on online sales platforms the days following Christmas Eve. We therefore save money at the same time. All while making the children happy. On the other hand, a gift such as a family outing sometimes makes a bigger impact than a simple game. Spread the word among aunts and uncles as well as grandparents to share the different gifts to to offer. Of course, if it really makes grandpa and grandma happy, let them give them a few more gifts! This 4 gift tip also applies to birthday gifts.