The idyllic holiday scene — piles of presents, smiles all around — rarely matches reality. Who among us hasn’t faced the awkward silence of a gift that falls flat? Who hasn’t been disappointed by one ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With Christmas and Hanukkah approaching on Wednesday, the pressure is on to choose well. (Swen Pförtner / Picture Alliance via ...