I find it a little depressing when families just give their kids money for xmas and tell them to get presents. Isn't the whole point trying to pick out something kinda fun to show you've been thinking about the person? Just giving someone money well before christmas makes it a totally impersonal, entirely "gimme gimme" oriented holiday, in my opinion. I find that sad, and a bit soulless.
I got some excellent presents for my girlfriend and her family; since I know she browses the forums sometimes I will wait until after xmas to post them. As for me, all I seriously want is a nice day, some tasty food, and some time with my girlfriend - and my family but I can't do that this year. I am also very excited to meet my girlfriend's mother this year. If I do get a present, I suppose some warm socks or a few english fantasy novels would be nice.