Let's face it, looking for a gift for someone around the holidays can be hard. Even if you have an idea what they want, there's always a good chance it's sold out. This problem is just as difficult in fiction as it is in the real world. Many Christmas Specials revolve around trying to get the right gift for someone and the difficulties that entails. Often, the character finds the perfect gift at the last minute. However, some times they won't and need help from someone else. That's where this trope comes in.