"Or they're competing with a family member who always buys expensive gifts." Either way, it's a recipe for holiday disaster. Give because you want to make someone happy, not because you want to win.

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If gifts are not in the budget ... Or if you are tipping a hospitality worker, handing them cash and wishing them happy holidays or merry Christmas is appropriate, Belarmino says.