I couldnt agree more. I buy local as much as possible. I used to get really depressed around the holidays because the whole I must buy outrageous gifts for everyone and going into debt is absurdity. When you feel obligated to give a gift it kind of defeats the true purpose. A true gift should not have guilt attached to it, and in my view if I give you something, it would be out of kindness without expecting anything in return. Plus a lot of the gifts are throw away items that turn into garbage. Who really needs one of everything?