You know, my wife thinks Santa Claus is the greatest guy alive. She says he's the only man who pays attention to nylon stockings when nothing's in them. Which brings up the holiday question: have you been good? It's also who is going to be good, meaning, who gives the most and best presents, you cheapskates.

Long before Santa came on the scene, the ancient Chinese knew all about spenders through the craft of face reading. They could look at a person's face and tell his past, present and future, his temperament, disposition, creativity, and whether the person is, or will be, fortunate or not so fortunate. Even today, it's still around in China and has gotten attention in psychology circles in America.

Face reading experts think the best gifts usually come from women who have big eyes and men with a big nose. So, fall in love with women with wide eyes and smile at men who get their nose into everything.

If we look at famous Hollywood celebrities, George Clooney has a strong, affirmative nose on a well-balanced face. Often such people reach high goals and are generous.

Reese Witherspoon's nose tells that she likes to give big-time presents to all her close ones. She has a broad, nice smile. That means also she has a pleasant personality. But even though there's a lot of sweetness in her face, you can bet your life she is a strong individual. Her face has high cheekbones and it means that she is the one who says where the dinner table stands. -No, honey, I said over there.

Mick Jagger carries an interesting face with not a too-tight nose. If you are a friend, expect nice presents. The mouth is very large, so the owner is good-hearted but needs to have his way. The laugh lines are long: he is going to live a long life. When the laugh lines are deep, the Chinese associate it with sexual activity.

Mel Gibson has a nice shape in his nose. Also, when the eyebrows tend to come down, it reveals that these individuals like to please those around them. Conclusion: Mel gives plenty of Christmas gifts.

Of other Hollywood celebrities, Chinese face reading pinpoints Jack Nicholson as a generous man, who buys plenty of Holiday goodies for his male and female pals. Flaring nostrils suggest Jack is a very emotional person and might throw a tantrum at any time. The wide smile tells of a pleasing personality, but when the lips are thin, the person is disposed to say something anytime he wants to. Nicholson's ears are good. They are long and nicely set, so he is very fortunate in most ways, according to face reading.

So, who is the Most Generous Hollywood Personality in 2007? Most likely George Clooney, but of course Santa Claus is also a big spender contender. With Santa, however-and this is based on firm face reading rules-we do have a problem. You should be suspicious of anyone hiding his features behind a full beard.