1.
inspiring scornful pity
2.
incongruous;inviting ridicule
her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
3.
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
There is an organization called SCROOGE in Charlottesville, Virginia that stands for Society to Curtail Ridiculous, Outrageous, and Ostentatious Gift Exchanges. This was formed to keep gift giving affordable and simple.