What Not to Buy Your New Daughter-in-Law for Christmas
1. No Nightwear
Keep in mind that your daughter-in-law is new to the family. Though there is nothing wrong with giving a gift that is so personal, she is new to the family, and you don't want to cause embarrassment. A gift certificate to Bed, Bath and Beyond might be a better idea for her first Christmas with your family.
2.Do not give anything for the house
Christmas time isn't the time for something practical; though practical can be okay. Do not give potholders or dishtowels. And for sure, do not give anything for the house. These are things you give your mother. Women of all ages love to receive gifts that are of a personal nature. Even if you do not have much money, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, perfume or scented bath soaps are gifts that all women like to receive. These types of gifts let them know how you feel about them.
3. Do not give clothes
Every year for Christmas stocking stuffers, we got our boys a package of socks. It was kind of traditional. When our first son got married, we of course wanted our new daughter-in-law to be part of the family, so we got her a Christmas stocking to hang with the rest, and in her's we also got her a package of socks. On Christmas morning I noticed that, though she didn't say anything; she gave our son a fleeting and apprehensive look. I didn't wish to make her uncomfortable, so I said nothing; though I did ask our son about it later, not wishing to make the same mistake again. Very kindheartedly he informed me that she only wore white socks, and I got colored. She wasn't quite sure what to do. I had made her uncomfortable with that gift. I realized that I should have asked, before buying.
4. DO NOT give baby things
Even if it is meant in jest, you really must resist the temptation to encourage her to make you a grandparent before she and your son are ready. Save it for the second Christmas. Remember she is new to the family, and you don't want to cause her embarrassment.
It is Christmas-time. A time for spoiling and indulgence. A "just because" gift doesn't have to cost much for it to say 'Welcome to our family.'
Published by Kathi Downs
I am the wife and mother of three grown sons; and I have 6 precious grandchildren, 3 boys and 3 girls. Reading and writing has always been a passion of mine. View profile
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