Somewhere....the idea of christmas turned into yet another commercial holiday where you feel morally obligated to buy gifts for everyone you know.
Normally I use this time of year to bake cookies, cakes, breads...and/or pies for those I am closest too. But last year those gift were received with disregard. It kinda hurt my feelings.
So, this year, I bought everyone gifts. From racing wheels for their Xbox's to toys for their children....and then I hear...."Oh you didn't have to do that."
Pfft, what the hell ever. Had I not bought them gifts, they'd have complained about how I am a grinch....and because I did buy them gifts....they still complain about me spending money on them.
It seems to me that people are ungrateful no matter what you do. Next year, everyone is getting a damn chistmas card.
I really wish people would remember that the holidays are about coming together....not about gifts. I have always felt that when a person bakes for you, they truly are showing they care. Maybe I am old fashion.