You Got Them Exactly the Wrong Thing, Didn’t You?
A few years ago, Sara Aiken planned the perfect romantic Christmas celebration with her husband, Ken. She made eggs Benedict… More
Giving
The Pacific Standard Guide to Gift Giving
If you clicked on the headline to this story, one thing is obvious: You really saved your Christmas shopping until… More
Joy From Giving Lasts Much Longer Than Joy From Getting, Study Shows
The holidays are a time for giving and receiving presents, gifts and cheer. Two new studies conducted by researchers at… More
Giving, Rather Than Receiving, Leads To Lasting Happiness: Study
New U.S. research has found that we may get longer-lasting happiness by giving to others, rather than receiving for ourselves… More
The Joy of Giving Lasts Longer Than the Joy of Getting
The happiness we feel after a particular event diminishes each time we experience it, but giving to others may be the exception to the rule… More
The case for buying kids audiobooks this holiday season
Giving kids books as presents always feels good. It might not elicit the joy that a new gadget might, but… More