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 ...

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, ...

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.

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.

People give gifts for three main reasons: to bring joy to the recipient, to feel good about themselves and to express a certain level of intimacy, according to Morgan Ward, assistant professor of ...

Compensating for lateness. To test how lateness concerns affect gift choice, we conducted an online study before Mother’s Day in 2021. We had 201 adults participate in a raffle.