I have gotten to the point where gift giving is far more fun than receiving around the holidays. My kids are genuinely fun to shop for, and getting the shop for all the toys I never had as a kid is deeply satisfying. I feel very priviledged that I can buy my kids the gifts they want, and not think too hard about a budget for Christmas shopping. I try to remind myself to be thankful for and content with my current financial status, and that the laws of diminishing returns around money are very real once your needs are met.