“I prefer gifts. It's more fun to get those open and see what they are.”

— Robert Heacock, retired, Lawrence

“I prefer that people just get together and have a goof time. ... It's not about gift giving.”

— Tom Krause, retired letter carrier, Lawrence

“At my age I prefer to receive a gift card, but I prefer to give a gift, especially to the kids.”

— John Callewaert, retired, Lawrence

“Gifts because they're a surprise.”

— Beth Romano, product manager, Lawrence