Who do you spend the most on at Christmas?

[marla]

I was looking at my shopping list and was surprised that I end up spending the most money at Christmas on one of my friends (even more than family). This is because she always gives me a rather expensive gift and I feel I should at least give one back in the ballpark area.

I'm not sure how I feel about this. I have to spend more than I want, but the gifts I get from her are usually very nice and I use them, so they aren't a waste.

Who do you spend the most on at Christmas?

[shengmei]

I brought a bed from Ikea for my fiance.

He needed a bed. He was sleeping on a mattress on the floor.

[cercis]

This year it will be my eldest son. I just figure this is his last year to believe in Santa (he's 7) so I'd like to get him the one toy he wants - $100 (includes a special battery). I just hope they don't break it early in the year (please let me get at least 2 years out of it).

Of course, I'm considering buying dh some certificates for massages, so I don't know how much that will cost. I know he'll need them after the move and he's asked for it before.

[kashi]

This year, I spent the most on my sister. My significant other was a close second (only $4 less). In 2004, I spent the most on my SO, and in 2003, my dad. So it varies.

[fultron]

My daughter. She's 16 months, and last Christmas she was too little to understand anything, but this year her eyes will light up when she sees all her goodies.

[TBH]

Like Marla, I spend the most on the person who spends the most on ME. My sister. I'm not sure, because I know she's a good bargain hunter, but I think she spends well over a hundred dollars on me for Xmas, and same for my birthday which is right before Xmas. I can't afford to do that, but I do spend $50-$75 on her, which is more than I spend on each of my parents, my kid, etc. I don't do Xmas for my spouse because he's a Jew and an atheist, but I do spend $50-$100 for his birthday and again for our anniversary.

[miclason]

My daughter!- no question about it!

[DivaJen]

My daughter, or my husband - I don't total it up, but it has to be one of them. Probably DD.

[PRICEPLUS]

My daughter this year with the DW a close second!

[ender513]

My boyfriend was the largest, with my sister in second place. My parents were a distant third

[shelbylovesmelby]

probably my oldest dd, since dd#2 is a newborn & doesn't really know the difference & dh buys for himself thrughout the year

[tomkat]

My Husband, with my mother a close second. We have no kids.

[lrjohnson]

This year, my dad - I'm being pretty sweet and got him a very nice laptop for his impending world travels in retirement. Most years, my boyfriend. I really like getting people gifts!