This story is almost certainly untrue, but it has led to a modern holiday staple: the white elephant gift exchange. These gift ideas will not only get you a few chuckles, but will also make your recipient feel (slightly) burdened.

One thing most people can agree on is that when it comes to holiday gifting, men are the hardest ones to shop for. When you ask them what they want, they always seem to reply with “I don't need anything” or “I haven't thought about it yet.”

Give your loved ones the gift they actually want for Christmas and beyond: free money. From Etsy to Apple, these are the top ideas to get ahead of your holiday shopping.

I envy anyone who thinks holiday shopping is easy. Buying gifts for everyone on my list is a task I always stress about for months before the season begins. The problem is that I'm both a perfectionist and a procrastinator—I want my gifts to perfectly embody my relationship with the recipient,