While getting presents is nice, most people I know (myself included) don't really need anything. Help fight poverty around the world. Oxfam's Unwrapped program lets you make a donation on behalf of yourself or another recipient. Gifts range from school supplies to sheep, trees to toilets, worms to crocodiles! A great idea for that socially conscious friend or family member, or just the person who has everything.
You (or the person of your choice) will receive a card to represent the donation. The money will purchase the item or animal you chose, but could go toward something else if there is a greater need in another area.
Prices range from $18 for books to $10,000 for a house on stilts, so you can find something no matter what your budget.
Get busy saving the world, or just learn more about the project:
Oxfam America Unwrapped
How it works (US site)
Oxfam Unwrapped UK site