The festive season is one of the most awaited times of the year where people get time to unwind from the year, reconnect with family and friends and rest in preparation for the new year. However, one very common tradition during the Christmas season is gift sharing.
The act is a material way of showing appreciation and love through bought or handmade items.
It has its roots in pagan rituals held during the winter in early Europe. When Christianity took in these rituals into Christmas, the justification for bearing gifts was redirected to the Three Wise Men, the Magi, who gave gifts to the infant Jesus.
Of note, when gift giving was adopted in the United States, in the 1800s, a story of a jolly old man that gives gifts to children was born.
The gift giver, Santa Claus, was said to shimmy through chimneys in the dead of the night and give gifts only to children who had been disciplined for the whole year.
Therefore, the tradition of gift-giving is deeply intertwined with the festive season. This however leaves a lot of people in a dilemma on what to get their loved ones during the holidays.
Here are a few gift ideas to bestow loved ones during the season.
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Experience Gift
These are gifts that prioritize on memories and experiences than material tangible things. Such gifts include concert tickets, weekend getaway, or a wine tasting experience.
Other ideas can include paying for fun classes, such as cooking classes, pottery classes, and art classes. Notably, such gifts can be better than random knickknacks that the receiver does not appreciate or need.
DIY Gifts
Handmade gifts, show thoughtfulness and effort.
These can include honing on a skill such as crocheting, poetry, pottery, or even art and craft skills. In this case, you can gift a loved one a homemade scarf, a heartfelt poem, a vase, or a specially crafted photo album.
Additionally, DIY gifts can be cheaper in comparison to buying since some of the material can be outsourced from your own home. However, they do take time to create to fit the receivers’ perceived preferences.
Fitness and Wellness Items
If the receiver is a fitness enthusiast, a yoga mat, dumbbells, gym bag, massage gun, a gym bag or a gym subscription would be highly appreciated.
Additionally, a quality water bottle, a premium meal plan, gym sets, and gym shoes would also work best for a fitness enthusiast.
Books
Bookworms would highly appreciate an addition from a favorite author to their collection. Additionally, in the spirit of adapting to changing times, an audiobook subscription or a kindle would work best for a book worm.
Notably, when getting a hard copy book, make sure to get an original and not a pirated copy since most bookworms can be very particular with their quality.
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Self-Care Gifts
Since the holidays are a perfect time to unwind, self-care rituals are a necessity to many during the season. A perfect gift to indulge these moments.
Such self-care gifts include experiences like spa vouchers.
Additionally, scented candles, care packages, or a luxurious skincare set can help your loved ones relax and pamper themselves this holiday.
