On Christmas, I would always buy a small box of candy for the bosses. It's candy that's too expensive for me in my own household, but makes a nice holiday gift. It's not a lot but it's what I could afford and I DID think of them on the holiday. Who doesn't like candy?
On the third year I gave it to my boss (the witch who does nothing to deserve a gift) and I said ‘Merry Christmas’.
She said: “Oh...I guess this is your usual.”
Not, “Thanks for the gift, we really enjoy the candy”
No class at all. Needless to say, I don't bother getting her a gift anymore.
Your boss, besides what others have said....sounds like a NARCISSIST, a mean one.