Gift Ideas For Christmas

We know, we know, it’s too soon to be talking about Christmas, but it’s time to start thinking about it already, especially if you are one of those people who typically leave everything until the last minute. The issue with shopping for Christmas gifts in November/December is that you are under pressure to choose gifts for your loved ones. This can mean that you end up purchasing gifts that aren’t suitable and are at their most expensive. The best time to start shopping for Christmas gifts is right now. So, to make things easier for you, we have put together a list of gift ideas suitable for the whole family. 

Candles

Let’s be honest, candles are a safe bet. Whether you know someone extremely well or whether you only know of them by association, a candle is an ideal gift. There are many varieties to choose from but we suggest picking one that comes in a glass jar. This gives an overall more luxurious illusion when presenting this relatively inexpensive item to them. The scent could be the only thing that could trip you up, does the person you’re buying for prefer a sweet or neutral scent? This is a tough question to answer, but in our opinion, it’s best to stick to a more neutral scent like a clean cotton because quite frankly, we have never heard anyone complaining about a scent being too fresh for them.

Tins Of Sweets

Again, this is another one of those gesture gifts that are suitable for people you know and people you don’t know very well. After all, who doesn’t love chocolate? Most sweet companies will release these into stores well before Christmas, even sometimes in September. One piece of advice though, when buying a few tins of sweets for Christmas 2023, try not to buy them too far in advance. Why? Because if, like us, you have no willpower, you will end up having to make another trip back to the shop to buy even more because you will have scoffed the lot before you present your gifts at Christmas. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Cosy Blankets Or Throws

A blanket or throw can make for a perfect gift. Usually, people will end up buying new PJs and slipper socks for the winter season but often they are poor quality and won’t even last until the New Year, instead opt for a cosy blanket or throw, you can use this to snuggle up on the couch to watch those festive favourites or as an extra blanket for your bed to stop you from getting cold during the night. 

Vouchers For Experiences

Like a candle, you can’t really go wrong with a voucher. Try to put yourself in the shoes of the person(s) you are buying for, would they love a dinner voucher so they don’t need to cook one night? Perhaps your go-getting friends would prefer a zip-lining experience? Maybe a voucher for a hotel in another county would give them the much-needed break they deserve or what about a voucher for EZ Living Furniture available in stores?

An Item Of Furniture

This might be an unusual one, but hear us out. Why purchase something for someone that they might not ever use? If you know of someone who has recently moved house or perhaps is months away from starting their home-buying journey, then isn’t an item of furniture a more useful gift for them? Some items such as a sofa, coffee table, dining table, bed frame or mattress are items that they could even use now and easily bring with them to their next property. If your budget is limited for this particular person, then you should consider home accessories, this way you can still contribute to their new home decor but in a relatively inexpensive way. Things like cushions, vases, photo frames, and table lamps are all good options.

Personalised Items

If you really want to wow the people around you, consider a personalised item. You can choose from a piece of jewellery, a photo frame, a mug, or even a chopping board if you buying for someone who really loves charcuterie. A gift that has been altered to reflect the person you are gifting it to shows that you really care and a lot of thought has gone into it.

So, now that you have a few gift ideas for Christmas 2023, you can start your shopping early and avoid the annual panic come December.

If you’re looking for an upgrade for your Christmas tree this year, we suggest reading: The Ultimate Christmas Tree Buyer’s Guide before making your final purchasing decision.

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