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Ah, the Holidays! The tree is up, the lights have been hung, now thoughts turn to good old Saint Nick (or an equivalent cultural figure). And what is the first question we ask when thinking about Santa? “Have I made the nice list or the naughty list? Will I be getting a present or a lump of coal?” In recent years it is not just nice and naughty children who have been put on lists; brands have been too. For the past few holiday seasons, Consumer Reports has been keeping....