Gingerbread man biscuits reminds me of our youth, (I never ate ginger, but enjoyed the shortbread), my Mom made the most delightful little ones dressed similar to your photo.
Coming from a home where the cookies and love was abundant, no big gifts filled stockings, no need for them when we all had each other.
Yes one totally relates to spending on things another may not need, perhaps it is good to keep it simple, spread it out more into every day of the year.
Gifts have never been important to me or even when my kids were small, growing up. It was the seasonal joy, love, and the family that made the holiday so special.
Buying for the sake of a gift was never part of the plan. What's the point?