2023-12-11 12:05:36
Christmas is fast approaching and many people are still struggling with their holiday shopping. Here is the rule of four gifts, a method that is all the rage on social networks to avoid spoiling your children too much, while promoting an eco-responsible Christmas.
Every year, no less than 300 million gifts are exchanged in France, and more than 12 million of them end up in the depths of a wardrobe, estimated the Environment and Energy Management Agency. energy (Ademe) last year, according to “Ouest France”.
The presents would also represent 57% of greenhouse gas emissions from the end-of-year holidays, according to this Ecological Transition Agency.
Although this data does not affect Quebec directly, it is plausible to imagine a similar portrait in la belle province, where gift shopping is currently at the forefront of a large majority.
Here is what your shopping list should look like according to a method that is all the rage on social networks, which was apparently set up by English psychoanalysts a few years ago, to limit expenses and avoid spoiling children too much with useless gifts, according to the French media.
1-A gift he wants
It is from the list sent to Santa Claus that the first present can be drawn, whether it is a toy, a video game, Legos or even a desired soft toy, to be the expected gift.
2-A gift he needs
School equipment, sports equipment, electronic devices, such as a hairdryer or headphones: this second category should make it possible to combine business with pleasure, by offering an item that will have little chance of ending up forgotten.
3-A gift to wear
The gift to wear could be pajamas, a sweater or any other piece of clothing that will certainly find its place in the daily life of the recipient of the gift.
4-An activity gift
Whether it is a book, a show or even a family activity, the fourth category allows you to offer an experience to your children, to broaden their horizons or encourage their passions.
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