What does Santa want for Christmas? It may not be easy to know. What do you give to someone who has everything? In today's society, many people have everything they need. Then it is not easy to know what to give as a Christmas present.
The drop height is high on Christmas Eve, it should preferably be original gifts, that show how much you appreciate the recipient, a thoughtful and surprising gift that the recipient actually needs, but didn't know it themselves. In other words, quite a lot to live up to!
How to give good and personal Christmas gifts?
Good gifts should be a wonderful experience for both the giver and the recipient of the gift. The giver gets to express their care for the recipient through the gift they have chosen, and the recipient gets significant value from the gift, whether practical, financial or emotional.
The easiest thing to do might be to buy what they actually say they need, if they state their wishes. That would be very practical for the recipient, but not particularly inspiring for the giver who doesn't get to use their creativity to find a good and thoughtful gift.
Often, however, the donor says that it "has everything they need." What should one buy then? This places an extra challenge on the donor.
A rule of thumb is to think about what feelings you want the recipient to have when they open the gift. It could be a positive surprise, a feeling that the giver has thought extra hard about what exactly he or she needs, or gratitude for the effort the giver has put in.
How much does a good gift cost?
When you give good gifts, you give of yourself. It means you have put in a significant level of effort, thoughtfulness, or money with the goal of making the recipient a little happier.
Thoughtfulness counts most, that the giver shows that he or she cares about the recipient and can see their needs.
A gift that requires a lot of effort can be something you have made yourself, putting in a lot of time to please the recipient.
Last comes budget. The monetary value is not the most important thing, but it can still give an indication of how much the giver appreciates the recipient. There are unwritten rules for how much a gift should cost for different occasions. Don't get caught up in expectations of the monetary value of a gift, especially if you can achieve value for the recipient through your own efforts or especially thoughtful gifts.
The Christmas gift for those who have everything
On Christmas Eve, gifts are the big entertainment, for both adults and children. We gather around the tree and everyone wants to see who has given what, they want to see relationships strengthened, and care and love spread in the family. Fun gifts can provide a good experience at the Christmas party, for example gifts with funny greetings that says something about the recipient. Note that these should be quality products that have useful value for the recipient.
A common pitfall is buying gifts that the recipient has no use for, and that end up in drawers and cupboards. The giver may be focused on the emotional aspect of giving the gift, but not enough thought is given to whether the recipient actually needs the gift. The gift then becomes a source of guilt for the recipient, who does not want to give it away or throw it away out of respect for the giver. The gift often ends up sitting around and taking up valuable space. This overconsumption is also an environmental problem.
Therefore, we recommend edible gifts or wellness products and other gifts that are used in everyday life.
Charity and gifts for those who don't have "everything"
In Christian tradition Christmas presents originate from the three wise men giving gifts to the baby Jesus. That is why we give gifts to show that we appreciate each other. Later came the legend of Saint Nicholas who gives gifts to those in need which later became captured in what we today associate with Santa Claus.
Most of us live in a society characterized by abundance. We are well off, and if we need something, we go out and buy it ourselves. However, there are many who are not as fortunate, and have great unmet needs.
Charitable gifts, such as making a donation to a charity, can be a great gift. And not least, it is greatly appreciated by those who receive your donation. For the giver, this is a good and meaningful experience. For the recipient, it does not necessarily give the same feeling. They are of course happy that a donation was made, but it is not really a gift to them. It is a donation to charity.
We therefore recommend combining a donation to charity with a gift to the recipient. This way, you help those who need it most, while at the same time giving the recipient a great gift experience.
What types of gifts are suitable for Christmas?
In general, it is good to give gifts that do not represent choices that the recipient is forced to make. For example, an experience gift where the recipient must decide the time. This decision that the recipient must make can be perceived as a burden, and the experience may never be completed. In that case, it is better to book an experience on a given date, some time in the future. You can also change the date afterwards if it does not suit the recipient.
Gift cards also force the recipient to make decisions about what to buy. Large amounts of money disappear back to gift card companies every year because gift cards are not used.
We recommend giving complete gifts, that is, where the entire gift is already paid for. It can be tempting to give a contribution towards a larger gift, but then the recipient is burdened with paying for the rest of the gift, unless there is something the recipient has expressed that they want.
Flowers can be great gifts, but remember that flowers need to be watered, and this can be an annoyance for those who don't have green fingers or ingrained habits for watering flowers. It's no fun to see those beautiful flowers wilt.
Plants can be a good alternative to flowers, as they last much longer. However, it is important that they are very easy to care for, or that the recipient already has green fingers and enjoys caring for plants.
A very good alternative could be dried flowers. Here you can get beautiful bouquets, they do not wither and last almost "forever".
Some Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones could be:
Edible Christmas gifts
Edible Christmas gifts are well received by most people, and they don't go to waste. It's also extra great to give gifts from Norway, which are locally produced of high quality. Good for supporting local producers, and good for the environment with short-distance gifts.
Christmas gift tips: A gift box is a great experience
A great gift experience can be to tailor a Christmas gift to the way you think the recipient will appreciate it. A gift box can be a good option here, especially when you can decide the contents yourself and have it delivered directly to your door.
We have made it possible for you to create a personal Christmas gift, a gift box that you can put together exactly how you think the recipient wants. We have many great Christmas gift ideas, gifts that won't gather dust and that most people appreciate. Find your personal Christmas gift.
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