The first person I think of is my DH. He was raised on a small farm in Iowa. He has motorcycled around the country, has 2 degrees, has made a wonderful life for us in Montana, and is the darn luckiest guy I have ever seen (it's eerie)!
For my last birthday, DH took me to lunch and met me at the restaurant with $$$ to buy the present of my choice and roses. For him, that was pretty special!!
Most of our relatives live out of state. When my DD lived in town, they would come over "for Mom's cooking".....not that it's great, but kids don't know any better than what they are raised with!
Do you put lights outside to decorate for the winter Holidays?