Appropriate time to give gifts?

Do you feel there is an appropriate time to give gifts to people such as co-workers, teachers, bus drivers, mail, sanitation, etc? Is this too early in December? If so, when?

I don’t like waiting until the last minute to give just in case I don’t see them before the holiday. But the gifts are starting to pile up and I want to declutter a bit. Thanks!

Re: Appropriate time to give gifts?

I think for the person receiving the gift, it’s appreciated any time. I think any time in December is “holiday season” in my opinion. Also keep in mind that for some people, the holidays start next week, not necessarily on December 25th.

Message edited 12/6/2017 7:40:13 AM.

Re: Appropriate time to give gifts?

I think any time between now and xmas is fine.

Appropriate time to give gifts?

I will probably start handing out next week to the mailman (sometimes it takes a few days for him to actually take it) and the garbage men.

I will mail the newspaper and the recycling next week since they give me cards.

For school - I will do it the week leading up to Christmas.

But, anytime is fine though!

ETA - I hear you on the clutter though!

Message edited 12/6/2017 1:04:23 PM.

Re: Appropriate time to give gifts?

For coworkers, I would do it the day of your holiday party ( if there is one) or the last day you will both be in the office.

For school related- teachers & bus drivers probably don't take off/call in sick right before a break, so I'd maybe try for the beginning of the last week, or for a classroom teacher, the day of the class party (if there is one.)

Mailmen, garbage men, etc I would do whenever.

Appropriate time to give gifts?

Class party for gifts but I’m still collecting money so it’s a waiting game. I’m impatient.

Mail person on Mon. Garbage men I’m waiting for their normal holiday card so I know if it’s two or three guys.

I dropped off my angel tree presents today, felt good to get rid of those. My guest room looks like a bomb hit it and I’m nowhere near done shipping.