The holiday season is here! For many people, it’s time to get excited about the gifts they might soon be opening. But what happens when you get a present you don’t like or one that you already own? Some people say there’s a simple solution: regifting, or giving that present to someone else. In fact, in a 2022 poll, more than half the people surveyed said they would either regift or donate unwanted holiday presents.
People who regift argue that it’s better to give away presents they won’t use than to let them gather dust in a closet. As long as the item is unused or in good condition, they say, why not give it to someone who would actually use and appreciate it?
But other people think regifting is rude. They argue that a recycled gift is not as meaningful as one chosen specially for someone. They point out that it doesn’t take much thought to rewrap something you have lying around your house.