Commented "Are you kidding me with this question????? That would be a good way to invite vagrants into your neighborhood and onto your property. Real safe.
Talk about dumb. "
Commented "I used to regularly, when I was younger and hadn't traveled out of the country so much. Hospitals don't seem to want your blood if you have traveled out of the country."
Commented "Never family. Parents usually hosted; but I have hosted friends once I moved away and was no longer close by to enjoy a family-hosted gathering. I did host cpl friends this Xmas day with fondue."
Commented "....but family lives across the country, so it is easier to give gift cards for them, so that there isn't a hassle with returns, things not fitting, etc.. For lcal friends, I buy little gifts."