New Year gifts are the one collection almost every group runs. Most arguments come from three things: a December rush, a sum announced without explanation, and the question of what happens to children whose parents did not pay.
Copy and adapt: “Dear parents, the parent committee suggests buying identical New Year gifts for all the children: a nut-free sweet set and a book, about 900 RUB per child. If you agree, please transfer by 1 December to +7 900 000-00-00 (Anna S.). If your child has an allergy, message me privately and we’ll find a substitute.”
Timeline
- Late October: poll on the format and allergies.
- November: contributions.
- Early December: order and delivery.
- Mid-December: packing and labels, handing out at the party.
Example Budget for a Group of 25
| Item | Per child | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet gift set | 700 RUB | 17,500 RUB |
| Book | 400 RUB | 10,000 RUB |
| Wrapping and labels | 50 RUB | 1,250 RUB |
| Total | 1,150 RUB | 28,750 RUB |
The figures show the method, not market prices.
Templates
- Poll: “Please vote by Friday: 1) sweet set, ~700 RUB; 2) sweet set and a book, ~1,100 RUB; 3) a book or game without sweets, ~800 RUB. And message me privately about any allergies.”
- Children and teachers together: “A gift for each child — 900 RUB; a New Year greeting for the teachers and the assistant — 300 RUB per family. 1,200 RUB in total by 1 December. You can join just one part — note which in the transfer.”
- Paid from the group fund: “We will buy the gifts from the group fund, so no separate collection is needed. Receipt after the purchase.”
- Report: “The gifts are bought: 25 sweet sets and 25 books, 28,750 RUB. Receipt and photo attached. Thank you, everyone!”
If Some Families Do Not Pay
Every child gets the same gift. Cover the gap from the balance, and see how to remind people politely.
Running It in DeliBabki
Log contributions under Contribution to the pot, the purchase as an expense with a receipt photo, and export the result to Excel for the report.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should parents contribute to New Year gifts for kindergarten children?
It depends on the gift chosen, not on tradition. A sweet gift set is usually budgeted at 600–900 RUB per child; a book or a game costs more. Let parents choose the format in a poll first, then divide by the number of children with a small margin.
When should the collection start?
Late October or early November: a poll about the format and allergies, contributions by the end of November, the order in early December. Closer to the holidays the choice is smaller and delivery takes longer.
What if some parents do not contribute?
Every child gets a gift, without exception. Cover the difference from the balance or a small margin, and never post a list of who has not paid.
Can the group give a teacher a gift worth more than 3,000 RUB?
Article 575 of the Russian Civil Code allows staff of educational institutions to receive only ordinary gifts worth up to 3,000 RUB, so keep a teacher’s gift within that limit and do not give cash.
Gifts Bought, Receipt Visible to All
Create a free group for the New Year collection and share the link in the parent chat.
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