December is surely one entire month of gifting time! You probably have to give out so many gifts to so many relatives and friends; it's very likely to go bonkers with complete confusion about what newness one can possibly bring into this. A practical option is to revisit simple yet fantastic gifting ideas for Christmas as listed out below:
Ponchos made out of Pashmina shawl:
Buy colourful, decorative pashima shawls off the local flea market and get a local tailor to cut a "V" shaped neck from the centre and simply stitch the 2 border sides of the shawl – there you have a poncho ready! Why get into an expensive designer shop when you can make a beautiful Christmas poncho for all the ladies of the family!
Printed t-shirts with the family last name:
This could be a sweet, inexpensive Christmas gift idea this season to demonstrate family unanimity. Get 10-15 plain but bright coloured t-shirts (depending on the size of your family). Download some fun images from the internet that would represent your family – like a bunch of koalas bears huddled together on a tree or the family name with a funny tagline. For instance, "The Smiths – the cool dudes and dudettes". Make sure everyone wears this on a family picnic day and don't forget to take photographs!
Gift a magazine subscription:
Most people can't think about gifting ideas for Christmas beyond packing things in pretty boxes. If you have been to a book store lately, you would have observed that the magazines shelves are usually overflowing with a variety from all over the world, offering all sorts of content - generalist, specific and niche. Surely, there is a magazine out there that matches the interest of almost every member of your family. Why not present your near and dear ones with a magazine subscription? They will be a little shocked to not see a gift from you on Christmas day but at the end of each month, they will be pleasantly surprised.
Buy boutique sweets:
Instead of picking up a packet of fancy chocolates or wine straight off the supermarket's rack, make a unique gift pack. Buy a pretty gift packing box from an upmarket stationery store and pack a mix of the traditional sweets, Swiss chocolates, an Italian desert and a Mediterranean delight (if you live in a city that offers such a platter). In short, create an eclectic mix of sweets of all cultures in one box for a great Christmas gift idea.
Homemade candles:
Things customized personally are always special as compared to the ones picked up from the market. This Christmas, why not try to make some designer candles on your own? Just a few ideas from here and there and you will end up making some beautiful candles that shall make ideal gifts rather than spend a fortune in the market.
Christmas presents these days are very overdone. People gift each other electronic items, expensive jewellery and hefty holiday coupons, but many people forget that the spirit of Christmas is simplicity. And the best way to convey that spirit to others is through a simple yet delightful gift!
