Christmas is a time to reflect on the year gone by and spend time with your loved ones. Gift-giving is one of the five love languages, and it’s a wonderful way to show your care and affection. Sentimental gifts can have a big impact on your friends and family if you get them right.
If you struggle to think of gift ideas, here are a few ideas to spark your imagination.
A nod to your relationship
You need to think about what that person would like for Christmas and your relationship with them. You might have some special memories together or funny inside jokes that no one else understands. Meaningful gifts don’t have to be tear-jerkers – they can be humorous and fun as well. Think about the person you are giving the gift to, and you will come up with a gift idea in no time at all. For example, if there is a musician you both love, why not check out a site like TicketSmarter to see if they are coming to play a show near you soon – tickets would make for a wonderful gift, and you will make lasting memories together at the show.
A personalised gift
Add a personalised touch to your gift and make it a little more sentimental. You could get a piece of jewellery engraved with their initials or a heartfelt message. Or, you design something and have it made for them entirely bespoke. Of course, the type of gift you go for all depends on the person and budget available. You could always personalise an item yourself and embrace your inner DIYer. Personalised gifts show that you have thought about the person and made the gift, especially for them.
Homemade gifts
Homemade gifts are the most sentimental by far. It often takes a lot of time and effort to make something from scratch. Homemade gifts are also perfect if you’re short on budget and still have a few gifts to give. You could paint a picture of their favourite place in your town or use graphic design software to produce a digital version. You could make something out of moulding clay, like a candle holder. Or, you could gather your favourite photos together and make a scrapbook to document your relationship so far.
If you’re not very creative, you could opt for baked goods instead. Make a basket of muffins, cookies and cakes for the person with a Christmas card tucked inside. Homemade gifts require a little more imagination and effort – but they are worth it.
Make your gifts stand out this year and spend some time thinking about what each person would like for Christmas.
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