What to do when your boss gets you a holiday gift, and you're empty handed?

What to do when your boss gets you a holiday gift, and you're empty handed?
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I don’t see the problem. Bring them each a thoughtful gift when you return. You can mention you planned it. Recieving a gift doesn’t ever require a return gift. That’s like the endless, “Thank you”, “You’re welcome”, “No, Thank YOU!”, comedy routine.
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