@Maryxus ("Maryxus Maddly") replied to a tweet by @Maryxus:
Even for abuse victims, it's often the one time of year where your caregivers at least PRETEND they care about you. And even when there are arguments and/or passive aggression, you often at least get something out of it (i.e. a gift).
So by adulthood it's a happiness lifeline.