Christmas Gift Ideas 2011
What comes to your mind when you think of Christmas? Well, some would say the decorations, while some would say cakes and cookies, the Christmas tree, and Santa Claus, of course! And the majority would be eagerly looking forward to their share of gifts, which are a part and parcel of this festive occasion! It is the only time of the year, when you can shower gifts on your near and dear ones and begin your new year with a merry start. Very often, when it comes to selecting gifts, we are bound to get confused and if you are also stuck in a similar kind of situation, then I would suggest that you read the paragraphs coming up, because they have some nice Christmas gift ideas for the year 2011.
Best Christmas Gift Ideas
Check out our list of some really good Christmas gift ideas. While choosing the gift, keep it simple yet effective, and definitely make sure it is useful in the long run.
1 Personalized Gift Items and Cards
Be it the personalized mugs, t-shirts or photo frames, these personalized gifts won't ever get outdated because they have the best of memories, wrapped in love! So plan the designs and photos accordingly. Alternatively, you can also make a photo album, which would be even more treasured! If in case, you aren't able to make anything, go for elegant Christmas cards along with personal wordings. An ideal option, when considering gifts for an entire family, is to simply make a gift basket and fill it up with the necessary gifts. Perfumes, small trinkets, maybe a few scarves, belts, and clutch bags for the girls of the house. As for the men, you can give them an Xbox, a few CDs, PC games, electric shaver, etc. Gifts for older men would include, elegant pens, literary books, cufflinks, wristwatches, wallets, and men's cologne.
2 Winter Clothing
Since it is the winter time, a gift idea I just can't overlook are winter clothes; be it scarves or winter jackets, these are surely a necessity and thus would be a great gift item for any member of your family. If you are well-versed with knitting, try to make them at home itself. Otherwise, there is no one who will stop you from purchasing those amazing winter coats with the Cashmere scarves! If your man has serious issues when it comes to buying anything for himself, you can always save up and take him on a shopping spree. Some men simply can't find the time to pamper themselves and need a woman's loving care to accomplish such trivial tasks. So take him along and buy him some nice shirts, formals, and winter casuals. Even a piece of each would do wonders, if you cannot afford to splurge.
3 One for the Boys
Men like their machines and that's where your orientation must lie, while you brainstorm over a suitable gift. While considering gadgets, you will need to ease up, if the age group crosses the 50 year benchmark. Older people simply do not understand new technology like the younger generation does. However, exceptions always exist, so keep a check on the person's aptitude and interest while zoning in on a gift. The hottest trends this season, include digital cameras, music phones, iPods, bigger PC screens, pocket laptops, and LCD TVs. You can also gift men, wristwatches or CD shuffle player for the car, or get them new subwoofers for the home theater.
4 Toys and Games
What about Christmas gifts for kids? You have several options with you; go for the stuffed toy Santa Claus, or go in for The Little Mermaid, Smurfette, or some Transformer toys such as Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, or Megatron. If not, you can buy the best video games available in town. Alternatively, board games and PS3 are awesome Christmas gift ideas for teenagers. The whole point is to make them happy!
5 Accessories for Teenagers
When I say accessories, well, it means practically a range of gift items. If it is a guy you want to buy a gift for, then you can buy him sunglasses, wallet, tie, or a watch. Another idea would be to gift him a cross-shoulder bag. These gifts would go well with the gals as well, however, I feel, gifting her something she has been longing for, would be a much better idea when it comes to gifts for her. You can get your daughters, The Twilight Series, both movies and the novels, and comic books for your sons.
6 Gifts for the Ladies
When selecting a gift for a lady, always keep her personality in mind. Consider her style of dressing up and the things she usually prefers and would buy for herself. These include handbags, shoes (if you are absolutely sure of her foot size), coats and blazers, feminine blouses and dresses, scarves, makeup, or even exquisite lingerie, in case of rather intimate options.When selecting lingerie, make sure you buy something that would compliment her, while being of your choice. In case, you want to gift your mom, then go for candles or crystal and porcelain crockery sets.
7 Gifts for the House
If cannot narrow down on individual gifts, you can simply gift the family something for their house. These include gifts such as elegant and modern cushion sets for the couch. A set of bedcovers, curtains, or wall decorations. You can also get them discount coupons for interior decoration sales in and around your town. Gifts for the kitchen, such as a coffee machine, or a microwave are also excellent ideas, if they fall within your budget and the family is in need of one.
8 Handmade Just for You
There is no dearth when it comes to the number of unique things you can gift your loved ones, if they are handmade and are meant for Christmas. Here is a small yet relevant list of gifts worth giving.
- Chocolates and baked desserts
- Christmas tree skirt
- Patchwork quilt
- Handmade floating candles
- Photo album and frames
- Furniture, pottery, and paintings
- Knitted sweaters, gloves, and caps
- Stuffed, hard clay, or painted wooden toys
