For some, the magic of the holiday season lies in picking out the perfect presents to give loved ones. But for others, winter means gift-giving stress. A Gallup poll shows that in 2024, Americans planned to spend an average of $1,012 on holiday gifts. And while teens certainly aren’t expected to spend that much, you might still worry about finding the perfect presents for your family—and even for your friends. Does exchanging holiday gifts with friends show you care? Or does it put unnecessary pressure on friendships to spend money or time on each other? What do you think? Should friends exchange holiday gifts?