For those who celebrate Christmas or any special occasion that involves the ritual of gift giving. Some people often have a difficult time finding the best gift for their friends or loved ones. Most of the time some people get so disillusioned by the increase commercialism of the holidays that they either by nothing at all or hand cash or gift cards to see if it's enough for what they want. However there are a select few people whom even if it does contribute to said commercialism that would base on their knowledge of the receiver would come up with the most thoughtful gifts. I am one of those people.
So I thought this year I would give you the tips I use whenever I go Christmas shopping or any other occasion.
- Find their interests. This is the easiest one. One of the most things people often find either the most boring or interesting about get togethers is the converstation aspect. Which is often covered by the usual topics, life, work, love, money, politics, drama, things like that. However while some may find it boring or cringing, I myself use that to piece together what they may want as a gift. If you're at the house of one of the people on your gift list, that's even better. Be it through pictures, books, or any type of item common around households, it's easier to know what they want based on that. So look around. Find something that could help you.
- Find out their problems. One of the best gifts you could ever give them is a solution to whatever problem they have be it minor or major. For example if someone is under too much stress and you can afford a spa, give them a gift certificate for that. It shows that you care enough to help people out. And this holiday season, is built on helping each other out.
- If you can't buy it, build it. Most of the times, the best gifts to give to someone is something that is literally made out of love. If you're good at sculpting or building things, then that'd be your gift to them.
Follow these tips exactly and you will gurantee a great holiday experience.
Have a Merry Christmas, A Happy New Year and Happy Holidays.