The most meaningful gift

Here are three Christmas presents which their recipients found memorable and life-changing

Receiving a photo of a woman whom she was able to help was life-affirming for Ms Linda Locke.
Receiving a photo of a woman whom she was able to help was life-affirming for Ms Linda Locke. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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Alas, few Christmas presents stand the test of time and memory.

I say this not to be a Grinch, but to acknowledge that gift-buying is a high-stakes operation where success is often elusive.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 22, 2019, with the headline The most meaningful gift . Subscribe