I live in NY State. We aren’t having our Christmas until Saturday, and I only give money and gift cards to my two sons. They are 59 and 54. I stopped buying presents for them many years ago.
700 per kid is crazy. I too am in NY. I had bags and bags for my kids and grandkids plus we do stockings. Their fav are the stocking. I spent 100 per person but gifts valued at about 300 per person. I shop ahead all year long sales coupons new stuff at thrift shops, gifts cards from credit card points. The biggest splurge was the 2025 Hess truck. I would never go into debt for Christmas.
I wonder if adult children realize the “favor” they’re doing the parents - just send money! It’s easier in most cases than spending $$ on something no one wants or needs!
Hope you had a good day with your sons...
I’m about the same age. Our “gifts” are the effort made to visit and we all love it. The only “gifts” are some silly traditions we had from when my siblings and I were little kids. And mum always gets a pack of watermelon bubble gum. We all play instruments and will have a family concert that is way more memorable than any silly store bought present or gift card.