With the snowy season upon us, the stress of the winter holidays has set in. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other holiday, gift-giving is a vital part of the winter months. If you’re like me and never know what to get your siblings or friends, this holiday gift guide is for you.
Since siblings range in age and how close you are to them, they can be tough to shop for during the holidays. Some have expensive taste, and others aren’t even sure what they want as a gift. When shopping for my sister, the skin and beauty section is the first place I go.
If you have a sibling competing in a winter sport over the next few months, a great idea is to get them clothing or equipment for the upcoming season. Swimmers could use goggles, wrestlers might need new shoes and more. If you have a sibling or friend who’s artistic, art supplies are a great idea for a gift. Colored pencils, pastels, and sketching pads are only some of the gifts you could get them.
When buying for a parent or guardian, it’s important to think about what is meaningful to them. Sure, there are times when they may hint at wanting a certain item, but most of the time it’s the thought that counts. When buying them a gift this year, think of things that will relieve stress. Parents work so hard to provide, so find something to appreciate all the work they do.
When it comes to my dad, I never know what to get him. Dads often either don’t tell you what they want or don’t love what you end up getting them. Here are some gift ideas that would make my dad or anyone in your family who loves making grilled specialties and spending time with the family happy this holiday season.
There is often someone in the family who loves to fire up the grill and make a great meal. A great gift to get them could be a cookbook, an apron or even a meat thermometer. Family games are also a great gift idea. The surge in popularity of the sport of pickleball would make for a great gift. If your family isn’t into high-level sports, go the board game route (although in my experience board games can get extremely competitive). When deciding what to get as a gift, think of things you do with your family or even just that specific person. For example, if you go to the beach during the year, a game like bocce ball or Spikeball is a great idea.
Often the greatest thing that you can give someone this holiday season is appreciation of their role in your life and something meaningful. A great gift for my mom or anyone who loves to read could be a good book. Books are a great stress reliever, so something like this is a great item for anyone who deserves to curl up by the fire this winter break with a new book in their hands. Family, especially your parents and guardians, usually appreciate something that’s handmade by you or another local artist. Gifts such as pottery, jewelry, mugs, vases and other household items are only some of the things you can make for your family and friends that they’re sure to enjoy.
A framed picture or a handmade craft are both gifts you can give that are very meaningful and show how much you care. The holiday season is all about being thankful for those around you and there’s nothing that says that more than a touching gift.
Whether you choose something from this list or not, gifts are only a small part of the holidays. Make sure to spend lots of time with your family and friends this winter break and celebrate the holidays with the people you love.
