七选五 Holiday gift buying can feel a little empty , when all of those endless lists , long lines at the shopping center and dollars spent lead to a 5­minute excitement of flying wrapping paper.__ 1 __The following tips can help make gift giving more meaningful for both the giver and the receiver. 1 . Know the person The most important thing in the exchanging of gifts is that it shows you really know the person well , and you really care about him.__ 2 __ 2 . Donate in their name __ 3 __Research suggests that happier people give more to others, and that giving more makes people happier.Moreover , charity­related happiness is highest when people give in a way that promotes social connection.So , try giving to the less fortunate in someone’s name this holiday season. 3 . Give handmade goods or hand­me­downs __ 4 __A study suggests that people feel that homemade items show more love , and love is what they want to express to the gift receiver. Family heirlooms ( 传家宝 ) may be another good gift option.A 2009 study found that when families hand down even a very depersonalized thing—money—to the generations , the symbolic value of the cash is greater than the numerical value alone. 4 . Provide chances for participation If there’s a golden rule of gifts , though , it’s this : __ 5 __People who receive experiential gifts , such as concert tickets or a zoo membership , feel more connected to the gift giver than people who received material gifts. A . But it doesn’t have to be that way. B . Give experiences rather than objects. C . The new and store­bought is not always best. D . That is always beyond their expectation. E . That means catering to another’s pleasure. F . Giving gifts to friends or to charity is linked to happiness. G . Start listing every person you plan to give a holiday gift.