Yes, it’s a bit late…or 11 months early, depending on how you look at it.

Anyway–
I read a lot of stuff and I can’t remember quite where I read this but
recently I came across a unique holiday grab bag idea that I will be forcing my family to do for the 2012 holidays.

You pull someone’s name, then get that person a toy that most represents (or not!) that individual’s personality, tastes, hobbies…you get the idea.

Then!
After everyone opens their presents and laughs and talks about the fun toy gifts
the toys are collected and donated to Toys for Tots, or whichever children’s charity you like.

I love that idea!