Gift giving is a love language. The tradition of holiday presents is not the commercialism lamented in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” It’s a way of seeing and being seen. Expressing affection, tangibly, in a way that lingers long after you’ve left the room or the city, and your words have since dissipated.

Leah Kaiser of West Seattle says, “It’s not about giving expensive gifts or buying things that are flashy. It’s about the person: what they want, what they need, who they are. It’s about taking the time to hunt down something they’ll really enjoy.”

She loves seeing the joy on a loved one’s face when they receive something unexpected, something they didn’t even know they wanted — “or that they mentioned so long ago they’re surprised you remember.” Gift giving is a great way to show you’re listening.

“Most people will say what they want, if you listen.

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