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We do that too. That's what our nationall holidays are about - greeting cards, candy, tires, and tvs.
They seriously watch Christmas specials all about anti-consumerism and finding the real meaning, then immediately go out and buy buy buy. Legit riots on black friday just to save a bit. It's so disconnected that it's just baffling to me. Our family has strict spending limits on gifts - if we even give them at all. We have enough stuff, keep your money