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In the lead up to Christmas, children all over the world have been sending their wishlists to the north pole. Throughout Christmas night Santa Claus will be riding on his sleigh delivering presents to the ones who have been good all year. The ones on the naughty list get nothing.

Photo byPhoto by Kira auf der Heide on UnsplashonUnsplash. Some people prefer to open their presents on Christmas morning, while others prefer to wait until New Year's Eve.

Everyone dreads gift shopping for a few people on their holiday list who are notoriously difficult to shop for because you just don't know what to get them. Add in the fact that 79% of people return at least one of their holiday gifts. That number may make you sigh and say, well, thanks, you are not making it any easier. Actually, I am about to help with some ideas from a recent survey on the best gifts people have ever received. Read through the list and feel free to add the best gift you have ever received in the comments.

Many families are fearing Christmas due to the cost of the living problem, which has driven others to get creative with their gift-giving, whether by making their own or buying used products.

Store fronts are lighting up and the spirit of Christmas sales is upon us. With it comes the pressure to spend money on gifts. Choosing gifts during the festive season can be a stressful experience. We feel obligated to give our loved ones something even if we know they might not like the gift and our budgets are stretched.

The answer to the above questions is a resounding, “Yes”. And also a resounding, “No”. Does it truly matter? Christmas is the season of giving, so why even measure the receiving part of this seasonal equation, right?