Gifts for People You Don't Know That Well

  My mother once said, "There's nothing that says I don't know you like a candle." The axiom stuck with me. On the one hand, I understand. But I must kindly agree to disagree. Who wouldn't be delighted to receive a Le Roi Sapin candle by Diptyque? Yes, please! Season's greetings must sometimes still be bestowed in gift form to those who aren't our immediate family members and best bosom buddies. A distant, but adored, aunt; the doula who just delivered your bundle of joy; the new boyfriend's sw...