Exactly.
In life, there are disappointments. How you deal with those disappointments is a testament to your character.
My mother in law was distraught that a gift meant for me hadn't arrived. Did it matter? Not in the least. I already had everything I could ever want with me that morning: Family, a warm house, food, The Greatest Country in the World, and of course Salvation from my Lord Jesus Christ.
Nailed it.
“My mother-in-law was distraught that a gift meant for me hadn’t arrived”.
From what I occasionally read about MIL’s... you had your Christmas present right there. If she was upset that you may be disappointed.. you have a great relationship with her.
You are so right. I am so sick of santa. My Marine and I are spending our Christmas budget doing things together during his leave. Priceless.