re: How much more awesome would Christmas be without the presents.

Me and my family have agreed this year to just enjoy the fact that we will be together this Christmas. Due to usually having to work some part of Christmas at the hospital(so couldn't travel to LA).....I haven't actually seen my parents on Christmas since like 2003-2004 ish. I don't want them spending money on me and my husband on my presents this year....not when they still don't have a permanent home for themselves....and don't want to make them feel worse by giving them gifts when they can't give back.