Well until I read Hamish's post I was not going to contribute to this thread.
The only Christmas present which I received was a gift voucher for a local food store, from the agency through whom I employ domestic help one afternoon per week.
I used it to buy some pre-packed pre-cooked meals to put in the freezer for eating over the next few days.

Throughout the year friends and extended family have given generously to me, gifts, hospitality, companionship, etc.. I expect nothing from them at Christmas, this is my opportunity to have the joy of giving something in return. I enjoyed choosing, wrapping and sending presents to several people who had hosted me during the year. I bought gifts for Ann who is no longer able to choose gifts, I sent money to my daughter because she is going through a bad patch. I have taken great pleasure from all the thankyou e-mails I have received from gift recipients over the past three days. I'd have been embarrassed if any of these people had sent me Christmas gifts, they have already given me plenty of kindness, friendship and hospitality during the past year.