An "amNewYork" article recently posed the question of eliminating gift giving for the holidays.
News 12 Brooklyn hit the street to find out how residents feel about not giving or receiving gifts.
Some said that gifts were a crucial aspect of the holidays, while others felt that being able to spend time with friends and family is more important.
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