John deBary's fave holiday gifts include booze, books, and... wait, citrus juicers?
It should come as no surprise that as someone who has been professionally drinks-saturated for the last 15 years, my go-to gifts are all beverages, all the time. I grew up in a family that had relatively robust gift-giving traditions , so I've developed a useful set of principles that I live by.
For me, gifting is less about the transfer of property from one person to another, but really about showing someone how much you know and love them. Shareable gifts such as alcohol and non-boozy drinks are a perfect way to express that because it says, “Hey, I like you, and I think you will like this thing. Let’s enjoy it together.” Consumables like drinks are also great because you’re asking far less of the recipient.
If you choose to go with non-perishables, I like to stick to small items like books or useful tools—especially if the person lives in a cozy apartment. That said, it’s always good to have at least one over-the-top big-ticket item in your arsenal for when you really want to blow someone away.Photo by
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