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Gift wrapping

The science of gift wrapping explains why sloppy is better

Lifestyle & Belief

Americans spend a lot of money on gift wrapping supplies and a lot of time of carefully wrapping their gifts. Science says we probably don’t need to.

Green gift ideas

Environment

A Christmas Miracle: Donations from Strangers Save a Child

Celebrity Stories of Gift Giving

Deconstructing the Christmas Gift

Listeners’ Most Meaningful Gifts

‘Tis the season for gift giving, and The Takeaway asked you — our listeners — to tell us about the most meaningful present you ever received. For a listener from Lubbock, Texas, the best gift he’s ever received was “a rock.” He continues, “My girlfriend was scuba diving and picked it up from the bottom […]

A St. Valentine’s Day Note

Conflict & Justice

Valentine’s Day gift giving has been growing in popularity in Iran in recent years.

Green Giving

From solar backpacks to recycled crayons, there’s plenty of eco-friendly gifts to purchase this season.

Gift Ideas from Listeners

Our listeners respond to a call for holiday gifts that are environmentally friendly and gentle on the human spirit.

The World

Christmas Giving

Commentator Ruth Page offers some lyrical suggestions for what may be the most environmentally sound gifts you can offer  ? gifts of your own time.