Buying cheap useless gag gifts can always be fun. The local dollar store can provide many gift ideas - a simple plastic ashtray to a nonsmoker will always be an unwelcome token of your appreciation. Christmas with Grandma will never be the same. They'll always be one wet blanket party due to the fact that one family member has just gotten out of detox. Your Dad ate them.
Many people exchange gifts on new year's eve as an alternative to Xmas giving, so take advantage.
Besides, what better why to bring in the new year - a time when midnight actually means something and you get to kiss people you don't know. Because it's the Millennium you may also be able to cop a feel in the process. Just so you could save a few bucks - you may be wasting your time. Reports have it that certain stores actually jack up their prices at this time. All you have to do is blame on the kids or the stupid dog or cat.