CHRISTMAS GIFTS

It is that time of year when our minds are buzzing with thoughts of what particular gift for that special someone - and I am sharing some of the traditions regarding Christmas gifts and also some slightly "alternate" suggestions.

Christmas gifts Tradition says that we must treat each other kindly during Christmas. Maybe that is the reason why the tradition of giving Christmas gifts has spread far and wide. By giving holiday gifts, we show that we care about each other. Ideas The history of the Christmas gift dates back to 4th century A.D. – the time of Saint Nicholas (later called Santa Claus). Even after so many years, people still find it difficult to find the perfect Christmas gifts for the special persons in their lives. But it doesn’t have to be so hard. One just has to anticipate the coming of Christmas and write down good ideas as they occur. For instance, if your dad is frustrated that his old fishing rod broke during summer vacation, he might forget about it after a while, but it is your job to write it down and remember to buy him a replacement when Xmas comes. Another good tip when looking for good Christmas gifts is to think of alternatives to the common presents. Here are a few ideas for alternative Christmas gifts: 1. Subscriptions (monthly magazine, journals etc.) 2. Food (gift voucher for restaurants, gourmet food basket, and others) 3. Holiday (gift voucher for short vacation breaks) 4. Personal care (facial treatment, health resort holiday, etc.) 5. Entertainment (cinema tickets, trip to a go-cart track, etc.) 6. Gift voucher for a donation to a special charity .

Remember that the wrapping of gifts is important too - and can be very easy to do with items we have around us. An earlier post gives suggestions for wrapping. Love and hugs, Love and hugs, "Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect."  Oren Arnold