Opinion: The best gift we can give the departed is to keep their sparkle alive

Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a ...
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The polite (and practical) way to get rid of gifts you don’t like

Letting go of unwanted gifts is OK—you're not rejecting the love behind them, just making space for what truly suits your life. Regifting, donating, or repurposing items can be thoughtful ways to ...

Their Christmas Hauls Went Viral on TikTok. These Are the Gifts They’re Still Loving a Year Later (Exclusive)

Brooke Roberts, Marissa Mills, and Flo — went viral last year for showing off their Christmas hauls in 2024. They tell PEOPLE ...

A silver necklace, a toy dog: Readers share their favorite gifts | Your Turn

For this special holiday edition of Forum, we asked you to share some memories of the best gifts you'd ever received. You ...

It's (not) a new bike! How to manage kids' gift expectations at Christmas

Holiday celebrations involving gift giving can be roller coasters. The excitement of tearing into gifts is often mixed with ...
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Using AI for your Christmas shopping could backfire. Here's why

While using AI for Christmas shopping is harmless enough, the tech is becoming embedded in contexts where the results really, ...