Dear reader,
For me and many members of the Monocle team (those not on standby for breaking news or snug in studio hosting) Christmas and New Year might be the closest that we get to a proper break in a packed calendar.
Though there are sometimes more late nights than silent ones at this time of year, a break in routine can help us take stock and consider the gifts that we give, as well as the wrapping.
So if you know someone who aspires to stay better informed, live a little better and thinks that 2026 could (nay, should) be better than what came before, then might I suggest that a Monocle subscription is the right place to start. Give a subscription to someone who will cherish it – and you for it. Unlike those chunky socks you were considering, this gift lasts all year.