Elsielc,sorry for your unwanted/unneeded gift receiving.Here's my take on your situation.
I really don't see how hurting someones feelings is a good solution.If someone told me they didn't want or like a gift I gave them, I would feel hurt and think they were wrong for saying so.
Look at it this way...the people who love you are selecting a gift that they think you would like.Suck it up for this year.
Maybe next year, you could start early and say "Hey (giftgiver),what do you want for Christmas this year? I want you to give me (insert gift ideas here).
Tacky???perhaps but not as tacky as hurting someones feelings.
Do you give these people gifts? If you are broke, then I suggest you tell them you can't afford to buy for them that year, maybe next year. A card will do.
Donating to a worthy cause is an admirable thing to do with unwanted gifts. Can you imagine the look on the faces of those gift receivers. Puts a whole new spin on things doesn't it.
Thanks for your very fine wine post. I enjoy giving my 2 cents worth even more,when it is requested.

Have a great 2005!

chickadee

[ December 28, 2004, 01:53 PM: Message edited by: chickadee ]