What is Christmas without giving gifts, exchanging cards, and
expressing your feelings of love and compassion? Ever since the wise men
have given precious gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh to the
Savior, it has been a worldwide tradition to give the best of what one
has to offer for others. However, there have been misconceptions that
the best things to present are expensive and costly, making the pleasure
of gift-giving more of a burden to people. Truthfully speaking, the
real value of things is not just measured in the price tags, but of the
love, attention, and thoughtfulness being put on created gifts. You can
offer valuable gifts without the need to spend too much, as proven on
this list.
10. CDs
Burning songs to a CD is very simple to do. However, this holiday
season, you can make this simple object an item of great value by
thinking thoroughly of songs that would make a person really glad or
happy. Think of the songs that makes think of your or the fun things you
have done in the past. The tracks may have been heard in the radio or
on the internet, but with a personal touch that you have compiled
yourself, hearing the songs give in a whole new meaning.
9. Crafts
This is a celebrated classic where kids and even adults of all ages
can do. The only difference is that kids can do it simple things like
Christmas cards with very thoughtful messages. Adults and teens can
customize their crafts by looking for things that they can do, which
would be very adaptive with their own skills. Some selections include
quilts from old jeans, handbags from sweaters, or magnets from old
buttons.
8. Photo Collage
For starters, you will need an old picture frame, some adhesives like
glue or paste, scrapbooking items, and of course, pictures. This gift
is really easy to make as you utilize your social networking accounts
where photos are stored and kept online. You just pick a couple of
images to print on a glossy paper, have it cut and situated on the frame
nicely, and you have yourself a gift that can be proudly displayed on
the living room.
7. Gift Cards
When you are shopping out, look for deals where you can get free gift
cards when purchasing items and other stuff. Once you have found the
store that offers this, be consistent in buying things on the same
place, and you will be surprised with the worth of the gift card you
have. It may not be too much for others, but considering that they can
get stuff for free, it is better than none.
6. Christmas Coupons
Since these coupons are made with a personal touch, you could include
some stuff like free services, turns in playing video games, or
homemade treats, depending on the people you will give coupons to. These
things can be done easily by using a word-processing program, some
clipart available online, and a printer and quality paper. You can have a
couple of items stuffed in a personalized envelope and voila!
5. Romantic Dinner
This is great for lovers and couples who like to express their love
in a different and more emotional way. After all, giving gifts is just
one thing where the one usually appreciated is the gift and not really
the giver. Dinner can be set at home, or a friend’s place to set a
different ambience with no need to spend some extra cash. Cook an
exclusive dinner, set the mood with soft mellow music, light some
candles, and add some nice cold drinks.
4. Present a Talent
This can be in a form of heartfelt song, a mini piano concerto, or
playing any other instrument while offering your best to family and
friends.
3. Homemade Treats
If you do not have the money to give expensive gifts, then your
creative mind, along with the knowledge and skill of cooking great
tasting meals can go a very long way. You can search for new recipes
online or you can come up with your own inspired gastronomical
masterpiece. Once you are done, don’t forget to purchase containers that
can be presented in a Christmas inspired theme. You will be surprised
how people accept these gifts where they do not wait too soon to eat
them.
2. Services
When you give, you only not offer material things, but you can also
offer yourself including things that you can do, which can make other
people happy. Services can go as conventional as babysitting to more
advanced ones such as gadget training for those who will receive nice
gifts like new smartphones, PCs, laptops, and even consoles. Aside from
being free, you are presenting a gift that has your personal signature.
1. Undivided Attention
Trust me; this is one of the most valuable gifts to give, especially
when you are attached with a loved one. Staying at their place to
celebrate the holidays can never be any better. Avoid as much
distractions as possible including cellular phones, laptops, TV,
internet, and other things and focus on the one person where you could
talk with them or exchange sweet nothings.
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