Gifts – VOXYVOTE

The Emotional Gamble of a Hand-Knitted Gift

Knitting scarves, sweaters and other presents can take a lot of time, money and energy. But there can also be a deeper cost: hurt feelings.

Big discounts, many of them online only, start appearing well before Thanksgiving and will run long after. Some people still go to the mall, though.

Consumer spending has been strong in 2023 despite higher prices and waning savings. But some retailers have jitters heading into Black Friday.

For my annual giving guide, these three nonprofits are the top reader favorites.

Five concierges at luxury hotels around the world describe experiences that they think would be great gifts.