During the holidays, we rush around, buying presents and participating in the commercial nature of the season. But, how do we send the message to kids that gifts are not as important as people, when we spend all our time buying gifts for the holidays? On the other hand, we don't want to be scrooges and make everyone feel guilty for wanting to offer just the right gift and for going to great lengths to get it. Where is the balance? Also, why do the holidays make us feel both happy and sad? Is there such a thing as the "true meaning" of the holidays? Larry takes listener calls.