If you’d rather be on Facebook than Christmas shopping – why not do both? How to gift, Facebook style...

For those of you who find Facebooking in your PJs more appealing than braving a crowded mall – don’t get up...

You could get most of your shopping done right from your computer or phone. The new Facebook Gift feature is here and you’ll have plenty to choose from. Just go to your friend’s Timeline. Look for the gift icon in the post bar. Once you click that you can browse hundreds of gift options from Starbucks cards and festive treats to iTunes, fashion, bath and even wine. 

Once you choose your gift, your friend will get a notification and a virtual card from you. They accept the gift and let Facebook know where to send it. You have the option of making your gift public or private. Here's Mark: facebook.com/about/gifts