I am not sure what the 4Q is but my family get gifts. I made my mother-in-law a huge throw, made my father-in-law mince meat, Christmas cake and chutney. I knit a jumper for my youngest son and made some hippy clothes for my middle boy. I buy stuff too but if I can, I prefer to make stuff.

I buy gifts for my gfs and my bf... Gifts that are necessary like clothing .. Food baskets... Etc...

Not enough options! I buy gift that will make people happy. I don't plan my purchases with the economy in mind, in fact I'm spending far less on gifts this year than in past years. The real gift is the time we spend together.

It has nothing to do with adding to the economy, I'm glad it does but that has nothing to do with why I buy Christmas presents. I enjoy seeing someone I care about being surprised and happy.

I usually quite enjoy Christmas shopping when I have a Christmas party to go to... I haven’t done for a few years but maybe this year will be good for it.

I think celebrating Christmas is good for atheists and agnostics, it’s part of the big celebration that brings everyone together at the years end.

I’ve got a wife and kid so my beliefs can’t apply at Christmas because then I’d be a jehovah witness and I can never be like them.

Small token gifts for just a few people that I want to feel remembered....and for my sons. That's it - husband and I get what we need and/or want all year long.

I do but they have to be something personal that I know the other person needs and wants. I do it in July too. I like giving.

Christmas is so commercial that it's become a secular holiday. No tree, no lights, no Jesus, but it's nice to exchange gifts with friends.

I love Christmas. I was raised without religion. Christmas has always been a big deal in my family. We love exchanging gifts. The giving is just as important as the getting. I see it as a way to get things we want that we wouldn't normally get ourselves throughout the year. I love seeing someone's face when they open a gift I really put a lot of thought into. I don't think gift giving has to be a negative thing.

I do for family as part the secular part of the holiday.

I absolutely buy gifts for the kids at christmas.

I know it doesn't have anything to do with ancient mythology.

While I have no use for the seasonal bullshit, and can't wait until it's all over, it IS fun for the little ones.
I do it because they are children, and if that's all they're thinking christmas is about, I'm not going to step all over that, and I'm not going to apologize for my participation.

No.

I love giving gifts, I don't care about any other significance attached to it. I give to my family and friends and it makes me happy.

I buy solstice gifts for family and friends. I can't help it if some weird mythology celebrates some ridiculous fictitious event at the same time. ?

I do because it's fun, because I like it, and because it's a tradition I enjoy.

My favorite gifts for kids are books and board games. Or anything that will encourage some form of learning.

I give my kids and grandkids money. They never seemed to like the presents I bought them so started giving money instead.

I got my grand-daughter something for the holidays, but that is it.

I celebrate the season without the religion. Thanks to "Sheldon" for the term Saturnalia, I use it very much, thank you.

I buy for my family (children, grandchildren). Other than that, no.

I don't even send Christmas cards or put up decorations/tree.

What is the 4q economy?

I create and collect to give to those who have made a positive moment in my life.
It is my way of showing my appreciation and affection for someone.

I do not give gifts. I send each of my children and grandchildren a check for the end of the year.

Neither of those fits my situation. I would prefer no gift exchange but instead have a nice lunch with my friends since I don’t get to see them often. But some friends still give me gifts and for those friends I do buy gifts in return. None of us needs any more stuff, especially stuff we can’t use.