This is why I make things. I agree totally – it’s out of control!
Here’s my confession. Christmas at Casa Luther.
The remaining family members on my side are either deceased or do not celebrate the holiday. We spend the holidays with just the 3 of us and we love it.
For my daughters, the things I buy are generally very practical in nature. Last year, my eldest was delighted to find a stocking filled with a year’s supply of tampons. My youngest got good-quality insoles for her shoes since she works on her feet all day. We exchanged different coffees because we’re all into coffee. If we do a “big gift” (which doesn’t happen every year) it’s generally a trip somewhere – we’d rather have an experience than more stuff. We always exchange some handmade items because we enjoy making things for one another.
Our traditional meal is Chinese takeout and our entertainment is a Die Hard movie marathon (which I own.) Usually, we don’t get out of our pajamas all day.
The day after Christmas, my girls travel up to Canada to spend time with their grandparents on their father’s side of the family and Mama gets some blessed solitude.
We know how to party.