Christmas is just around the corner and many people are still struggling with their Christmas shopping. The rule of four gifts applies here, a method that is all the rage on social networks in order not to spoil your children too much and at the same time promote an environmentally conscious Christmas.
No fewer than 300 million gifts are exchanged in France every year, and more than 12 million of them end up in the depths of a wardrobe, the Environment and Energy Management Agency (Ademe) estimated last year, according to Ouest France. “.
According to the Ecological Transition Agency, the gifts would also account for 57% of the end-of-year holiday greenhouse gas emissions.
Although this data does not directly impact Quebec, one can imagine a similar picture in the province of La Belle, where a large majority of people are currently thinking about gift shopping.
This is what your shopping list should look like, according to a method popular on social networks, which was apparently introduced by English psychoanalysts a few years ago to limit spending and not to spoil children too much with gifts. Useless according to French media.
1-A gift he wants
From the list sent to Santa Claus, the first gift can be taken, be it a toy, a video game, Legos or even a stuffed animal.
2-A gift he needs
School equipment, sports equipment, electronic devices such as hairdryers or headphones: this second category aims to combine business with pleasure by offering an item that has a low probability of being forgotten.
3-A gift to wear
The gift to wear can be pajamas, a sweater or another piece of clothing.
4-An activity gift
Whether it's a book, a show, or even a family activity, the fourth category is a great way to give your kids an experience, broaden their horizons, or nurture their passions.