I think what they valued was spending time with you bro and being together as a family. That said I’m sure Italy is a nice backdrop if someone can afford it, but not a necessity.
I agree - not a necessity for all to go to Italy or drop $5k on a vacation. You should spend carefully and save wherever you can - in bitcoin. Just don’t deny yourself all of life’s pleasures because bitcoin going to $2M might take longer than we hope.