How to Make Your Holiday Gifts More Personal This Year
The holidays are just around the corner. No matter what you celebrate, chances are your traditions will be a bit different this year. With many countries still facing surges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are choosing not to gather with larger groups, including families.
Not only does that put a damper on some traditional holiday festivities, but it might seem even harder this year to give your family and friends the gifts they really want.
But, now might be the time to take a step back and think about gift-giving a bit differently.
This year has been hard on everyone, in different ways. Now, more than ever, meaningful gifts can strike a chord with the people you love. So, instead of shipping them something you’ve ordered online that was just plucked from their “wish list”, try putting a bit more thought into your gifts this year.
Not sure how to get started? Let’s go over a few helpful tips.
Think About the Person, Not the Product
When you’re considering the perfect gift for someone, it’s important to think about what they actually enjoy and what they can use. If a gift isn’t practical and doesn’t get used regularly, it may quickly be forgotten or put away somewhere.
That doesn’t mean the person didn’t like or appreciate it. But, people want things they can use, look at, or something they want to keep around. So, instead of just thinking about what someone is interested right now, think about the overall person and what you think they could put to good use on a daily basis.
Make it Homemade
According to a Nielsen survey, homemade gifts are going to thrive this holiday season. If you can’t be with the ones you love, making something for them with your own two hands is a great way to share a small piece of yourself with them. It can help everyone to feel closer together, even if you’re miles apart.
Here’s a heartfelt holiday gift: beaded jewelry you can make for your best friend, sibling, or colleague. You have countless bead options to create personalized and posh earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or a complete set. If you plan to make intricate jewelry patterns, start buying supplies for your special DIY project.
If you truly don’t have any “crafting” skills and don’t want to send baked goods, you can choose the next best thing and order a handmade gift off of sites like Etsy. There are many items that can be customized the way you want, and they still have that handmade touch.
Keep it Simple
You don’t have to go big with huge, elaborate, expensive gifts this year. Everyone is longing for some simplicity and normalcy. If you want something simple, beautiful, and effective, order flowers online to be delivered to a loved one’s doorstep. It’s an unexpected way to say “Happy Holidays!,” but they won’t forget it any time soon.
Or, try simply sending a personalized, handwritten card or letter to the people you love. It’s another great way to feel connected when everything else seems so uncertain. You can also add a touch of tradition to your holiday greetings by sending these Irish Christmas Cards, or something similar. Whether you choose flowers, a heartfelt letter, or a beautiful card, these gestures show that you care and are thinking of them during this special time of year.
Or, try simply sending a personalized, handwritten card or letter to the people you love. It’s another great way to feel connected when everything else seems so uncertain.
This year, it’s important to think about the people in your life that mean the most. When you consider how much everyone has been through, keeping those people in mind and thinking about what they might most enjoy will help you to send perfect, unforgettable gifts, no matter where you are.
