Huffington Magazine Issue 23-24 | Page 4

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE HUFFINGTON 11.18.12 EDITOR LETTER Reinventing THE ART OF GIVING ART STREIBER I N THIS DOUBLE issue, I’m delighted to present our first-ever Huffington gift guide. Our editors have drawn up a list of their favorite gift ideas for everyone: from travelers, sports fans and gadget lovers to environmentalists, culture buffs and kids. But as special issue editors Kate Palmer and Theresa D’Angelo write, our guide is more than just a list of stuff to buy; it’s about “seeing the holiday season as a time of reinvention.” To honor that spirit of reinvention, we’re spotlighting some of the most creative thinkers in the holiday realm—from entrepreneurs launching holiday-themed startups to retailers redefining the brick-and-mortar experience. Our holiday road trip features affordable local gifts in cities across America. And beyond the practical questions of what gifts to buy and how to buy (and wrap) them, we ask some larger questions: Why do we give? Why is it important to give back? And John Poisson, CEO of Wantful.com, brings in a theme we’ve long been focus- Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook