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According to a recent gift-giving survey by World Vision, a national non-profit that focuses on relieving poverty, 4 out of 5 adults in the U.S. hope to receive a meaningful gift this holiday season, rather than a useless trinket.  The survey also showed that more than 7 out of 10 Americans plan to spend less on gifts.  But surprisingly, more than half of thsoe surveyed said that even in the current economic climate, they're more likely to give a "charitable gift", something that helps other people this year, instead of a traditional "material" gift like clothing or gadgets. 

 

Money is tight all around the U.S. this year.  But you don't have to spend a cent to give a gift that shows how much you care.  Here ar 5 meaningful gifts to shar with your loved ones this holiday season.