We love giving and receiving gifts, and we love surprises. But sometimes when that surprise is an unexpected gift, we're delighted and grateful but also feel a little awkward about what comes next.

There are lots of ways you can say thank you for all those holiday gifts without stressing over it. Whether you're expressing your gratitude to a close friend, a relative, or even someone in the ...

"You can give a verbal thank you. However, a handwritten thank-you note for Christmas gifts provides that extra dazzle of appreciation," Johnson says.