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 ...

The gift of a poem, with hope for better days, on this isolated COVID-19 Christmas. By Karla Ward. ... For as far back as I can remember, my mom has been giving poems at Christmas.

The Gift of a Poem for Hanukkah. ... In our own nuclear family, we’d give our children one serious gift on the first night of Hanukkah and, sometimes, small items on subsequent nights.

And those gifts can be pricey. In 2017, shoppers paid an average of $48.86 for flowers on Feb. 13 — the day before Valentine’s Day — according to data from a panel of thousands of online ...

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.

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.

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 Without Going Broke Financial expert Alvin Hall gives sound gift giving advice in this week's Money Coach segment. During this season of weddings, graduations and summer celebrations ...

Indeed, on the surface, gift-giving occasions seem like wonderful opportunities to experience and create delight. But according to a 2023 survey by Preply, gift-giving and receiving is actually ...