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12 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • December 2016 WRITTEN BY Kerry PiNTo alternative gift ideas for the whole Family Three years ago, as we were taking down our tree after the holiday, i asked my kids what their favorite Christmas present had been that year. "I don't know. I don't really remember what I got," they both, in essence, said. In today's society where everything seems to be handed to children on a silver platter (My visiting mother who is over my shoulder is reminding me that I was spoiled in the 80's as well.), it is easy to blur every day presents with special, holiday gifts. Here is a compilation of some meaningful—and hopefully memorable—gifts for this holiday season. 5 Awesome 1. Season Passes buying a season pass, particularly if you plan on going more than once during the year, is economi- cal and gives kids something to look forward to as the year progresses. To add to the lackluster presentation of the envelope, try adding theme- related items like sunglasses, sunscreen and visors for a more interesting gift to open. suggestions: busch Gardens/water Country USA (Look into their FRee pre- school season pass as well!), Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond (Includes free dome movie passes), Children's Museum of Richmond (Includes all four locations).