It there anything other than old age that makes one more appreciative of getting warm sock, nice gloves, or an umbrella for Christmas over gadgets?

When I was a kid, I would have felt ripped off getting warm socks, gloves, a muffler, etc. for Christmas, especially if I did not get 5 times more toys. Now that I am ancient, I find I really appreciate those types of gifts. Other than I am so old now, I can’t figure why my taste for gadgets and such have been replaced by stuff that makes me comfortable in cold weather