This Holiday Season, Give the Wonderful Gift of Nothing

There's actually something refreshingly wonderful about enjoying all the traditions without the obligation to buy or make gifts.

This holiday season, the most wonderful gift is the gift of ending the obligation to exchange gifts. Yes, I understand this is so appalling and monstrous that even Scrooge would hesitate to approve, but can we confess that overconsumption has limits, and we're overdue for a recalibration?

Gift-giving is a wonderful tradition, but perhaps it's time to giv…