Six common holiday gifts that experts say to avoid, and what to give instead

The hunt for useful and appealing gifts for family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances can be overwhelming. Ashley Bronczek and Candace Ourisma, who co-founded concierge gifting service Secretly Gifting, always suggest choosing gifts that match the recipient’s “passion points and interests.” Here are some common gifts that aren’t as good as you think, and suggestions for what to buy instead. (Helen Carefoot, The Washington Post)