This Christmas, my partner’s hiking-mad brother asked for vouchers to an outdoor store that he likes. At first we felt robbed of the chance to think up a lovely, thoughtful gift for him ...

“If in doubt, get a gift card.” Not my advice, but the words of my 12-year-old when we were discussing what we should get his friend for Christmas. He’s right, to an extent. Once kids get ...

To put a €1,000 gift voucher into context, and to keep it slightly holy so we don't forget the true meaning of Christmas, that's €55.55 for each of the eighteen bongs of the Angelus.