I've asked my family not to buy anything for me this year. I'm fortunate enough to have everything I've ever wanted and there isn't anything anyone could give me that I couldn't get myself. I declined my employer's offer to have christmas off as well, likewise for new year's eve, new year's day, and the day after.
At this point you might be thinking I'm just a scrooge... well hey, I bought my parents a few things and still spent 2/3 of christmas day with the family. Despite my request however my mom and dad still went out and bought me my own tool set and chocolates; which is actually cool of them since I like doing my own mechanical work on my motorcycles but keep procrastinating when it comes to buying tools.
I don't know about everyone here but I'm just thankful to have a home, a warm bed, and plenty of food. If you didn't get anything you wanted this christmas (or anything at all) but still have a place to live, then be happy I say.
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