The holiday season is supposed to be one of the most joyful times of the year – but it can also prove to be among the most stressful, as people worry about how much money they are spending, what gifts they should be buying, and what food and drink they should be offering family, friends and guests

The holiday season is supposed to be one of the most joyful times of the year – but it can also prove to be among the most stressful, as people worry about how much money they are spending, what gifts they should be buying, and what food and drink they should be offering family, friends and guests.

So to take away at least some of the strain and stress this holiday season, FEMAIL has curated a selection of great gifts to help you track down the perfect item for every person on your list, no matter what your budget, and no matter how picky the person you’re buying for.

And, to ensure that your gift buying – and giving – goes as smoothly as possible, RetailMeNot‘s shopping expert, Sara Skirboll, has shared her best jacket for hiking in the rain advice for how to get the most out of your money this festive season.

Now all that’s left for you to do is shop…

and eat, drink, and be merry!

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