(Respondents could choose multiple options in the poll.)

For example, a 2019studyhighlights that people who give benefit regardless of whether they gain something from gifting others.

These brain regions also stimulate the neurotransmitter dopamine.

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As the story went viral, people shared a lot of reactions to it

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Woman happily packing car with vacation gear, waving from backseat.

Text about a family member forgetting a Christmas present leading to a cancelled vacation.

Text discussing passive-aggressive remarks, hosting, and a canceled vacation.

A woman in casual clothing looking at a laptop, contemplating holiday plans and gift decisions for Christmas.

Text message expressing joy about cancelling a vacation due to someone forgetting a Christmas present.

Person securing luggage on car roof for vacation, outdoors.

Online discussion about a forgotten Christmas gift leading to a canceled vacation.

Discussion on family dynamics over a Christmas present and a canceled vacation.

A relative forgets a Christmas present for the host, resulting in a canceled gifted vacation as described in a story.

A comment criticizing a relative for forgetting a host’s Christmas gift, suggesting canceling their gifted vacation.

Comment questioning gifting a vacation to someone they don’t care for, related to Christmas present expectations.

Reddit comment discussing consequences for forgetting a Christmas present for the host.

A Reddit comment about forgetting a Christmas present, with a recommendation for future questioning about a trip.

Comment about gifts not being transactional, posted by BadSanna, 19 points, 3 days ago.

Text screenshot about a family member forgetting a Christmas present and a cancelled vacation.

Reddit comment discussing a relative forgetting a Christmas present for the host.

Text screenshot from Ok-Sir6601 about forgetting Christmas gift for host.

Reddit comment discussing holiday gifting and financial pressures.

Comment about gifting vacations, expressing surprise and frustration over extravagant gifts.

Comment suggesting giving an empty gift card with $500 written on it after vacation gift is cancelled.

Reddit comment questioning forgetting to bring a Christmas gift for the host.

Text comment about gifting a “free” timeshare vacation, related to a canceled holiday gift.

Reddit comment discussing a relative forgetting a Christmas present, suggesting canceling only return flights.