Hello falcons! During the holiday season, gift giving becomes a staple. Every year, the question of “What gift should I get them?” arises, as choosing what to get for your loved ones or friends can sometimes be difficult. From picking out gifts for last-minute white elephants to choosing the perfect gift for your relatives, holiday gift giving is often a major stressor during the holidays. Do not worry about risking getting a bad gift however, as I’ve compiled the perfect gift guide to get through the holidays!
Choosing gifts for friends/family
Most gift giving during the holiday occurs between friends and family— luckily, the most important part of choosing a fitting gift is already covered, for you most likely know the personalities and preferences of your loved ones.
To choose the perfect gift for your friends and family, you should choose something related to their interests and hobbies. For example, if your friend enjoys cooking, then getting something like a nice set of cookware would be a fitting gift.
However, if you truly just do not know the preferences of the person you are giving a gift to, then getting something universally useful such as shoes, clothing, technology, sweet treats or even the last minute gift cards would make a great gift.
If you want to give a more meaningful gift, buying things significant to you and the person receiving the gift, whether it’s related to a memory or inside joke, is definitely a perfect way to go when getting a gift.
Buying gifts for exchange games
Gift exchange games are a staple in friend groups, classes and workspaces during the. holiday season. However, not knowing who exactly will receive your gift is a big part of these games, and often, you just don’t really know the preferences of the person you’re giving the gift to.
To avoid awkward interactions or exchanges, getting interest or gender neutral gifts such as blankets, assorted sets of candy or a portable heater is the best way to go. Usually, there are budgets with these games, and it can be hard to find something nice for under tight budgets. When there’s a narrow amount you can spend on gifts, going to stores such as Target or even Five Below can provide great gifts for these games, and they can also serve as stocking stuffers or small gifts.
How to prepare your gifts
After obtaining a gift, it’s time to put it all together and make the final outcome! First, you obviously need the essentials such as gift boxes, bags and/or wrapping, as well as tape and scissors.
When wrapping gifts, it’s important to have fun and take your time with this activity, as it’s important to make sure the gift and its wrapping looks neat and put together. By using less tape, a good sized piece of the wrapping paper or fluffed up tissue paper for bagged gifts, your gifts can come out neat and presentable.
Some other fun things to include and decorate the gift with is ribbon that ties around the gift, fun holiday themed name labels and candy canes that can be tapes to the top of the gift, as well as any other special things you think would be cute to add onto your gift if you want to make it more special or personal.
As this holiday season is approaching fast, hopefully this article can help you buy the perfect gift to who you are giving. From someone you may not know to a close family member, you should feel good to go out or order the perfect gift. Gift giving and shopping is fun, so remember to have a good time buying a gift for your person.
