<human>: Maybe it is just because none of us our kids anymore, but this Christmas has felt less like Christmas than ever before. It seems its all about money. We are brainwashed to think we have to buy this or that. Jeeze, I cant believe how many giftcards were whipped out tonight (we opened presents already to accommodate some family). Its like an exchange of money. Cash is a good gift... but.. I dunno.. One of my other brothers and I did shell out some thoughtful gifts, but the whole time it was just sort of a lets get this over with mentality with most of the family. Is anyone else a little depressed with their family or the amazing amount of pressure to BUY BUY BUY and cop out gifts like giftcards?

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<bot>: There should be more emphasis on making things and giving them! (And YES, I see all the " s.o. made me this" posts, and thats what Im talking about! )