Have the presents of mind to give a decent Xmas gift

IT'S THAT time of year again - tinsel, twinkling lights... and the annual pile of unwanted gifts ripe for regifting.

- BY ROHAN SMYTH

As the festive season comes upon us, top travel operator TUI Ireland has unwrapped the truth about our most dreaded gifts.

It found that 22% of those questioned say they dread receiving exotic jams or chutneys, another 21% admit they wouldn't read the books they're given, and 20% hope they aren't gifted novelty items.