During the months of December and January, it is traditional to give money to your caretaker, her cleaning lady, her baby-sitter… These are the famous New Year's gifts.
But how much do you have to give so as not to appear stingy?
A gift for service rendered
Who hasn't found themselves with three or four calendars as the New Year approaches?
Firefighters, postmen and garbage collectors usually go door-to-door to sell them in return for gifts freely defined by the users.
The norm is to give around 10 euros to firefighters and the postman, 5 euros being the minimum acceptable.
Because it is essential for health, the service provided by the garbage collectors also deserves a small gesture of gratitude for a few euros.
But be careful, to be sure you are not dealing with an impostor, ask to see the professional cards of the agents who come to your door.
In addition, it is always best to give gifts in cash.
A gesture for your home staff
We should also not forget the professionals whom you may call on in a private capacity in your daily life.
At the top of the list, the household help.
On the amount side, it all depends on the links we have forged with her and the regularity of her work.
The more often it comes to you, the higher the amount of the gifts will be.
For occasional cleaning, you can donate around 30 euros.
Otherwise, it is recommended to plan around fifty euros.
The principle is the same for a babysitter.
If it is a teenager who comes once or twice a month, a gift will certainly make him happy.
On the other hand, if it is a more regular relationship, it is better, again, to provide a 50 euro note.
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A historic gift
It was in Antiquity that the Romans began to offer each other gifts to accompany auspicious words during the first days of January, the month of Janus, placed under the sign of joy.
The term “New
Year's Eve
” comes from the Latin
“strena”,
which designates a gift made to bring a good omen.
At that time, it was for his family and friends that these small gestures were intended, which also took the form of homage to important figures of the city.
Even today, some grandparents continue the tradition by giving New Year's gifts to their grandchildren.
From the age of 10, it is customary to offer around thirty euros.
Then count around 10 euros per additional year.
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