A Christmas Gift Guide to Spark Joy

Xperience Team
05 Dec 2024 - 5 min read

Yet another year has come around again, and now, Christmas has come its way to your town! Celebrated annually every 25th December, Christmas is a significant holiday for many people around the world.

The event originally has religious roots, but it has evolved into a cultural celebration enjoyed by people of various faiths by decorating Christmas trees, singing carols, attending festive gatherings and exchanging gifts.

What to Get Family for Christmas

Now, it is time for you to prepare your gift for your next gathering with your dear family! Here are the lists of goods that you should consider purchasing for your family’s Christmas presents.

1. Matching Pajamas

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Get that adorable moment with your family, by purchasing them a set of matching pajamas, that you can wear together during the celebrations. If you would like to have those classic vibes then you should look for the traditional red and green plaid or a classic Christmas pattern like snowflakes or reindeer that would bring out more of that Christmas atmosphere.

2. Blanket

A blanket can be a thoughtful present for your Christmas gift to be given during Christmas. You can begin by choosing the type of blanket you want to give to your family, from a Sherpa Fleece Blankets that is incredibly soft and warm, a Knitted blanket which makes it a unique and personalised gift, or a Weighted Blankets providing a calming, weighted sensation that can help anxiety and sleep.

3. Tea

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Get to know your dearest family’s preferences and buy them tea which will warm their body throughout Christmas. Besides it can be enjoyed together, and it is a great gift idea especially if you have tea lovers within your family.

You can also combine your tea as a gift with other accessories or treats like biscuits, chocolates or honey.

4. Board Games

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Another present that will live up to the Christmas party with your family is by giving out board games that you can play together with each of your family members. YOu can consider board games like Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, Telestrarions or Secret Hitler to be enjoyed with your whole family

5. Scented Candles

Scented Candles make a wonderful Christmas gift, especially for those who appreciate cosy and relaxing atmosphere. You can choose the perfect scented candle gift based on the receiver’s preferences, or you can take it more general, by choosing Holiday-themed scents like cinnamon, pine or vanilla for a Christmassy feel.

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6. Luxurious Bath and Body Gift

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Luxurious Bath and Body Gifts may come in many different shapes, including Personalized Spa Baskets that consist of high-quality bath salts or bath bombs, body lotions, bath sponges, with personalized cars, or Luxury Bath Oil Sets that will give a ton of benefits for the user’s body. Aromatic Diffusers, Essential Oil Setm and High-End Skincare set can also be the best gift, so you should consider purchasing them as a gift too.

7. Custom Family Illustration

The trend of recent years is to make a custom family illustration as a present for the family, and it can also be considered as one of the Christmas gifts you should purchase for your Christmas gathering this year. Besides, it will capture your special moment with your family in a unique way, and it will also hold memories you have with your dearest.

8. Chocolate Gift

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Might be a bit classic, but Chocolate has always been a great gift whenever and wherever. You can purchase a gourmet chocolate box for your family with many different flavours and fillings, catering to each family member’s preferences.

The chocolate hamper is also another choice, where it will give a package gift complete with chocolates, wine, cookies, or any other assortments that can be enjoyed together.

9. Christmas Tumblers

Practical, festive, and can be personalised to suit different tastes, Christmas tumblers are a pretty useful and meaningful gift to be given during Christmas. Adding a personalized touch is also recommended and can be applied by giving a name or special message to make the gift more meaningful than ever.

10. Kitchen Equipment

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The best gift for mothers and family members who love to cook is by giving them new high-tech kitchenware, including a good quality pot and pan set or a cast-iron skillet, a new knife, a customized cutting board, kitchen gadgets like a garlic press, vegetable peer, or cheese grater can be very useful.

11. Perfume

Consider the receiver’s personality and preferences, and give them the classic but elegant gift for your Christmas presents. If your loved one prefers lighter scents, you can consider going for floral scents like jasmine, rose, or lily of the valley, for those who prefer oriental can go for vanilla, amber or musk while those who prefer woofy can be given elegant scents notes of cedarwood, sandalwood or patchouli.

12. Family Memories Frame

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A bit like with Family illustration, but this time, instead of illustration, how about printing your photos together with your family and framing them to physically print your precious time together? It is a lovely and delicate gift that you can give your family, so you can go nostalgic and reminisce about your memorable time together as a whole happy family.

13. Gingerbread Cookies

The iconic and classic gift that you can give for your whole family to savour is Gingerbread cookies. If people talk about Christmas, then gingerbread cookies are a must-have snack on your family table, where it is not only visually appealing but also has become a cultural and iconic treat for families from year to year.

14. Flight and Hotel Ticket

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A unique Christmas gift that you can give to your family is a flight ticket where you can invite your whole family on a fun and exciting trip to create whole new and unforgettable memories together. You can go and book those tickets with Traveloka which offers you countless promos, discounts and combos that would add to your holiday experience.

15. AttractionsTicket

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Attraction tickets can also make a fantastic Christmas gift, offering experiences that create lasting memories. You can consider booking Theme Park Tickets, like Disneyland or Universal Studios, Concert or Theater tickets, and even Sports Event tickets available at the moment for your family.

Now that you have some kind of ideas on what to give for your family during the Christmas gathering, it is time for you to plan on where to stay and gather in one place. You can either go back to your homeland or plan to have a trip together with your whole family somewhere to celebrate Christmas, allowing you to enhance your memorable Christmas experience.

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In This Article

• What to Get Family for Christmas
• 1. Matching Pajamas
• 2. Blanket
• 3. Tea
• 4. Board Games
• 5. Scented Candles
• 6. Luxurious Bath and Body Gift
• 7. Custom Family Illustration
• 8. Chocolate Gift
• 9. Christmas Tumblers
• 10. Kitchen Equipment
• 11. Perfume
• 12. Family Memories Frame
• 13. Gingerbread Cookies
• 14. Flight and Hotel Ticket
• 15. AttractionsTicket

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