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example 1: santa/ snowman shaped mugs.
sure, it adds to the festive feel when you have guests over, but this only works around christmas time. what about in march? they just collect dust, looking completely out of place. a total waste of money, if you ask me.
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example 2: christmas themed clothing.
i actually have a top thats santa themed. yeah, hypocrite sitting right here. *v-shaped hand movement* (dont ask.) anyhoo, i can only wear it around christmas, or else i risk looking like a retard who doesnt know what month it is. :D (whats new?) but still, its a bummer, because it sits pretty well plus its made with quality. its a good top. ah well.
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so christmas themed presents, a no go if you want the person to use it all year round. unless its candy. that works well all year, unless its past its 'consume by' date. :D like candy canes.