Well, this year my hub is unemployed and we can't buy things. My in laws have so much money that there isn't a thing they need or want and they thumb their noses up at anything that is bought for them, with the exception of their favorite son, the youngest. He can do no wrong.

I'm sorry that my hub doesn't have a job, but I am glad that I can't buy presents this year. It has saved me a lot of aggravation.

I don't think there is anything pious or religious about buying frantically for people who don't need one damn thing.

Giving to charity is the way to go, if you must find an outlet for giving, IMO.