Do you give your co-workers holiday presents, and if so, what kinds of gifts do you give them?

Do you give your co-workers holiday presents, and if so, what kinds of gifts do you give them?
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I have given my staff presents in the past. I have done gift certificates to major bookstore chains; bottles of ****; movie tickets (a pair).
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