We’ve all heard or been a part of drawing names to exchange holiday gifts but most name-picking occurs in late fall when there is time pressure to select something in the short term. It doesn’t have to be that way.
I recently learned of a great holiday tradition that you may wish to consider for your family. Why not draw the names now? This allows the giver a full year to find — or even better, to make — that perfect something for their recipient. You can spend the year crafting a one-of-a-kind present, or purchasing the ideal gift you find on your summer vacation, or even just listening more closely to what would make the receiver’s heart sing.
So before everyone goes their separate ways from holiday gatherings, throw those names into the hat and start a new tradition of planning ahead.
