The American obsession with Santa Claus and the tradition of gift-giving merriment have a more complicated background than one might think. A peek at the December 23, 1823, issue of the Troy ...

Gift-giving offers a unique window into your emotional world. Whether you’re anxiously overthinking, casually avoiding or giving with calm intention, the way you handle these moments speaks volumes.

The excesses of gift-giving culture feels like coming to a buffet after a long period of hunger. At best, it’s overwhelming, and at worst, it’s nauseating. Johner Images / Getty Images.

Marianne Binetti’s Christmas garden poem has been printed for annually for more than 38 years ago, providing Santa with guidance for what to give to gardeners.

Some poems made me laugh, others brought me to tears — but all of them reminded me of the rich, ... 52 Of The Best Father’s Day Gifts To Give In 2025. Two people holding a pop-up card that reads.

From the Yucatec Mayans to Pre-Modern Japan to mid-1800s Americans, gift giving has existed across multiple cultures since society began. In 1925, French anthropologist and sociologist Marcel ...

So long as the gift does not stray too far from the recipient’s interests — giving a sports jersey to a non-sports-inclined person probably won’t go over well — merely saying, “I bought ...

You've heard of the "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. But who actually wrote it, ... Incorporating images of St. Nicholas as a jolly, gift-giving patron saint of children, ...

When the holiday gift-giving is done, the leftover boxes, plastics and paper usually end up in greenhouse-gas-emitting landfills or waste incinerators. Here’s how to cut down on some of the waste.

Gift-giving is an art that allows us to express love, gratitude, and thoughtfulness. However, in a world dominated by ...

Dear GIFT, Gift-giving is a love language, and it’s OK to want to feel special in your relationship. It’s not petty to want your partner’s thoughtfulness to extend to you in the gift department.