why does my husband ignore holidays?

MyLilPeanut11

birthdays, valentines, chrsitmas you name it he is terrible about giving gifts.  he says that growing up they didnt really celebrate (his mom is very selfish, husband agrees on that!) so he doesnt really celebrate now.  whenever i ask what he wants he says dont get him anything.   well i usually get him a couple small things, always a card at least.  like valentines today i got him a to go snack bag for work that included a chocolate heart, card, monster, chips, and coffee gift card...nothing huge just simple and i knew hed use it. 

well...he doesnt even get me a card.  i mean i am not a materialistic girl.  i dont enjoy spending money so i dont ever expect him to get me something huge...all i want is recongnition that he would go the extra mile to kroger and buy me a card or chocolates or flowers...how can i ask him to step it up without sounding mean? i feel very un important...