Gift-giving is a big part of Filipino culture that even if the country experiences high inflation, we always think of something to give to our family and friends especially during Christmas season. As we always say, it’s the thought that counts so we are always thankful for any gifts we receive.
As much as we love receiving gifts, it is a reality that we may end up not using the gifts we receive thus we also take time and effort to know what gifts to give so that the receiver will not only appreciate but also enjoy the gift. We Filipinos are known to have the longest Christmas celebration which starts in the month of September. At this time, most of us already have a list of people we want to give gifts to. The bigger question is, what gifts to give? What makes the best gift? If you think of yourself as the receiver, I’m sure you already have an idea.
Best Christmas Gift Ideas
Gift Baskets
These gift boxes come in different prices depending on the contents so you can choose depending on your budget and the preference of the person you’re giving it to. This is really practical since Christmas season for Filipinos is always about sharing our food so if the receiver will not consume it, they can always give it to others without being embarrassed.
This is a little tricky since you have to know the size and preference of the receiver. You can always start with knowing what they usually wear, the brands and color they prefer. You might just casually start a conversation about clothes and fashion in order to get an idea about their preference.
Perfume
Everyone loves to smell good so you can never go wrong in giving perfumes. And it’s also easy to know what perfume a person is wearing just by asking. But remember, you have to have some personal connection with the person you’re gifting otherwise they might think it’s weird.
Gadgets
Who can say no to new gadgets and accessories? Who wouldn’t want to receive a new smartphone, a smart watch or digital camera? These may be a little expensive but if you’re giving it to your close family members, they would surely appreciate it. For friends, a power bank, memory card, or a multi-functional USB will always come handy.
Gift Certificates
And to save yourself all the hassle, nothing beats giving Gift Certificates (GC). If you’re not sure what gifts to give, you can never go wrong with a GC. It’s really practical since you are letting the receiver decide what to buy so they would surely buy the items they want most.
You can even buy the gift certificates using your credit card through GCRegalo.com and have the gift certificates delivered to the recipient anywhere in the Philippines. GCs are accepted in more than 10,000 stores nationwide so it means hassle-free shopping for the recipient.