From ancient rituals to global diplomacy, explore how thoughtful gift-giving shapes trust, power, and connection, especially across Asian and Western cultures.

Right now, the internet is awash in click-to-buy gift guides. They promise the perfect gift (under $100!) for everyone on your list, be it the hiking husband, the cinephile niece or the beer-loving ex ...

White Elephant. Yankee Swap. Dirty Santa. The name differs from party to party, but the object of the game is the same: Give, swap and try to end the night with the best present. If you’re looking for ...

For holiday shoppers, gift buying is getting close to crunch time. For many, that means defaulting to gift cards. "Probably Starbucks, Chipotle, gas gift cards," said shopper Leah Crone. Emma Gohlke ...

'Tis the season for holiday gift guides. You know, the ones that suggest 31 fish gifts for your fish-obsessed friends. They're everywhere this time of year, though nowhere quite as surprising as a ...

All I want for Christmas is to crack every joint in my back. Or soak in a bath long enough to melt away the soreness in my shoulders, or go through every muscle knot one by one with an acupressure ...

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The Festive Duties return from previous years. Each one features a unique reward for completing holiday-centric tasks. You will need to catch Festive Fish (found in red and green bubbles), craft and ...

Engadget staffers spend the entire year poking, prodding and otherwise testing the latest tech gadgets. So we’ve got a pretty good handle on what’s unique and interesting right now. We put together ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

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