We’ve all received Christmas presents we neither wanted nor needed.  Since others could possibly use them, it makes sense to rewrap unwanted gifts and pawn them off, er, bequeath them to someone else.

Though regifting has long been practiced, the term first originated on the 1995 Seinfield episode “The Label Maker,” in which the character Elaine calls Dr. Tim Whatley a “regifter” after he gives Jerry Seinfield a label-maker that Elaine originally gave to Dr. Whatley.

Everybody regifts, so don’t feel bad about it. Just learn how to be smart about it. Here are some quick rules to be the world’s best regifter – without anyone being the wiser.

First, keep in mind that you cannot give everyone in your life a regift. Some relatives and friends are off limits. Instead of regifting for your spouse, best friend or mother, take the time to pick them out something special.

Some items are even off-limits, such as fruitcake (don’t do it!), outdated bath soaps, candles and perfume, bad CDs, undergarments, partially used gift cards, holiday-themed sweaters, items with a date on it (such as New Year’s picture frames), pajamas, bedroom slippers or anything monogrammed.

Next, remove all evidence that the gift is a regift. Don’t forget to take the “To, From” tag and receipt out of the package, and look for personalized inscriptions on the front covers of books. And, make sure the gift is actually a new, unused gift and not a hand-me-down.

When deciding who to pass the gift on to, remember who gave you the gift. Designate a portion of the attic or a specific closet in your Tuscon apartment for storing potential regifts, and keep a log with the gifts of who gave you what. Then you’ll never have to worry about giving a present back to the person who originally gave it to you.

Also, make sure you’re regifting something appropriate for the person. Don’t give your 8-year-old nephew a crystal vase, and don’t give your great aunt an Xbox game.

If you’re not going to spend money on the gift, at least wrap it well. Spend money on new packaging; old bows are okay, as long as they’re in good condition. The prettier the packaging, the less likely the recipient will think the gift is a do-over.

Above all, don’t fake it. If you’re not comfortable with lying, practice saying, “When I saw this, I thought of you,” in the mirror until you can get it out with a straight face. Then smile and hand over your regift to someone who – hopefully – will appreciate it.

If not, you can always donate all of your bizarre, misshapen, possibly orphaned gifts to charity.