Hi pond--I used to be the same way. I would stress out about what to buy for who and be rushing around with my list like a madwoman from store to store, worrying about deadlines and such. One year, I procrastinated to the last minute and found myself standing in the supermarket scratching my head--finally ended up buying all my co-workers toothpaste and Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix My bf at the time had a big laugh about that. I am not even religious so the xmas stuff was just a routine that had been ingrained into me. Nowadays, it is just another day for me. and the best thing was I let go of the thinking that if I buy the perfect gift for someone then that person will like me more. (found it doesn't make any difference) I only buy for the kiddies now.