Giving to charity instead of gifts

I'm all for gifts to charity. I can't remember the last time I received something I needed or wanted for Christmas. As an example, I just opened a gift with sweaters in it. I own at least 50 sweaters. There is no single item of clothing I need or want less. I don't even believe in Christmas and specifically told people not to buy me gifts. You know why? Because I'm not good at faking it when I am perplexed or disappointed, so if I have to thank you afterwards for some shitty gift I didn't want, then it's going to be awkward for both of us.

My position on this matter is well known among the people who might be inclined to give me a gift. My parents, for instance, know with certainty that I have shitloads of sweaters. I couldn't possibly need another sweater. And even if I could use one, I would only want it if it was nice. You want to buy me a Loro Piana sweater? Fine--I'll donate one of my old ones to charity. But if you want to buy me something shittier than anything I already possess--please, God, donate the money instead.

Otherwise, I have to return the shitty thing you bought. I have neither the time nor the inclination to do so. That's part of the reason I have so many fucking sweaters in the first place. I never get around to returning them, and I sure as shit don't wear them all. And if you buy them from a store where I wouldn't shop, then the act of returning your gifts grants me store credit at a place I wouldn't shop. It's just a complete waste of money.

If you know any grumpy cunts like me who have too much shit already and enough money to buy precisely what they want, either put the effort in to find something unique or just donate the money to charity.