The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.
Category: Holidays and Special Occasions
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A History of Holiday It Toys
A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head.
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A History of Holiday It Toys
A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head.
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Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers
Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.
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Teens Describe Their ‘Most Wanted’ Gifts for the Holidays
The list for a few Irish teenagers includes soccer shoes, makeup and a bicycle.
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Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal
The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.
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Counting Down to the Holidays With Jewelry
Open a door in some Advent calendars and you might find a necklace or a pair of earrings.
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The Biggest Travel Debate: Check In or Carry On?
Check in or carry on? Amy Virshup, the Travel editor at The New York Times, and Christine Chung, a Times reporter covering consumer travel, have a debate.
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Christmas Ornaments That Are Out of the Ordinary
A roundup of unusual Christmas baubles, from diamonds made of lichen to glass flowers and strawberry tarts.
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Coca-Cola’s A.I.-Generated Holiday Ads Receive Backlash
The company’s nostalgia-filled commercials are a holiday tradition, but this year’s ads are facing backlash for dipping into the uncanny valley.
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What Do I Get the Person Who Needs Nothing?
For the holidays, T asked readers to write in about their hardest-to-shop-for loved ones. Here, our editors respond with their suggestions.