I have to admit, I only do what I'm asked to do. The reason? My wife LOVES xmas and really, there's no way I could keep up with it. Most of the shopping is done before it ever crosses my mind. As is the wrapping, etc. So my job is to sort of pick up the slack. Help when and where I'm needed.

One thing I do insist I get to help with is choosing presents for our kids but as I said, that conversation happens in July. She's crazy that way and it's kind of cute.

In your case, perhaps he just doesn't feel like he knows what he's doing? I shy away from activities that make me feel like an idiot.

Cyran0