I have never been much of a gift-giver. Didn’t grow up in a family that placed much emphasis on birthday or Christmas gifts (because we were poor, not because we were morally enlightened).

Now, I have no kids of my own to buy for and too many nieces/nephews to buy something significant for everyone, so we just don’t. My wife and I either buy what we want on our own or give gifts to each other in the moment rather than waiting for a holiday when we’re ‘supposed’ to.

We are going on a long vacation over the Christmas/New Year period, though. That’ll be nice.

Many is the time I’ve gotten halfway through typing a response only to lose interest in my own opinion.