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From an economic viewpoint, the idea may initially appeal by appearing to maximise the economic utility of the receiver. But it suffers from fundamental flaws.
Presents are about giving, receiving and reciprocating, and how this cycle strengthens relationships.
Parenting is difficult and there can be added pressure and stress during holidays. Creating safe, secure, loving environments and being present with your children is the greatest gift you can give.
A scientist has crunched the numbers and come up with rules to make the Bad Santa game fairer and more fun.
With limits on family time this Christmas, are we going to supplement Christmas spirit with presents?
Books have always made great Christmas gifts. But what makes them so special, aside from their being so easy to wrap?
Figuring out how much to spend on gifts can be stressful.
Even though we might grumble about the pressures of Christmas, new research shows that we give because we genuinely want to make people happy.
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