Vent all you want. It's better than sending the gift back and creating a fight. I like the idea of donating the nick knacks, but I personally would eat the chocolate if it's the kind you like. Another thing you could do, if the nick knacks are the kind you can do this with, is take a hammer and smash them. That should get a lot of your ill feelings out!

Hang in there, Rose, and keep posting. We are here to listen.