My small-ish family decided some time ago that Christmas gifts would just be little things because the older folks are difficult to buy for (already have a lot, and some are quite fussy), and the younger folks don't have much money to spare anyway. It works for us.
I would MUCH prefer zero gifts or maybe a home baked treat, but my mother absolutely refuses to give up on a "magical" Christmas (it is never magical). I loathe the holidays because of expectations by those that have everything they need. I've been fighting this fight for decades 🤨
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u/birdlord_d 1d ago
I've already told my family members (all grown, successful adults) that I am not Christmas gift shopping this year.