Read about the Gift of the Year and Gifts for Geeks. We as individuals gave away nearly $260 billion in 2014, even more than the year before. In fact, this holiday season, the average consumer will lay out $935.58, the National Retail Federation reports. Alex & Ani: Available online and at Target, 20% sales of select charm bangles (and a few necklace models) support children suffering from wars and other disasters via UNICEF. $21-$38Bloom and Give: Kitchenware, bags and luxe pashmina scarves help educate girls in India by donating 50% of profits.

Source: Forbes November 25, 2016 20:35 UTC