Socks are pretty underwhelming. But I get it. It gets harder every year to get something for family that they want and that doesn't cost a fortune. I miss having small kids around at Christmas that are thrilled with anything.
We have large kids around but it isn't the same when they're in their 30s. We had 16 people over on Boxing Day including a couple of nephews who are 4 and 6. Fun watching them play with a gyroscope toy.