It’s time for some direct communication.
There are a few rules to this great present for mom game that

you should really be aware of…
Well, I mean, you could skip it, but… You run the risk of ruining

the entire exprience.
Let me see if I can help you out.

Rule Number One:

Do NOT ask mom “What she wants for Christmas”!
This is the lowliest of low blows. Not only does mom have to do

all the work of making the holidays  happen  from  food to  gifts

to decorations and family traditions… She has to tell you what to

give her for Christmas?!?
Get a grip.
If you really aim to make an impression, asking how to do it

IS NOT a good beginning…

Rule Number Two:

Have some intelligence and character of your own! Let her know

you know what you know… Don’t try to  be “better” than anyone

else, or out compete a sibling…  Just be who you are and let her know

you know who SHE is.

Finally,

Rule Number Three:

If you can’t have fun with it, then don’t do it. If getting mom something

that says I love you and I think you’re great isn’t fun, for dang sake,

spare yourself and MOM and don’t do it. She never wanted it if it wasn’t

from the heart anyway, so just go do something else.
If she’s your mom and you can’t figure it out, then trust your gut

take a leap of faith and do what feels great to you… She’ll love you

for it, regardless.