Tired of giving a boring sweater or generic gift card to someone who’s hard to buy for? End that practice today by applying our combination principle to find holiday gift inspirations bound to please your family and friends.
The season of gift giving
The holiday season involves gift giving that is connected to religion. For Christians, the act is symbolic of the gifts given to baby Jesus by the three Wisemen during the Nativity. Whereas the Jewish ritual of gift giving at Hanukkah is associated with celebration and tradition.
Act of kindness
Holiday gift giving is not only an extension of faith, but it is a kind act that shows people we care about them. But it’s not always easy to come up with creative gift ideas. It calls people to think outside the box.
Here’s a trick: Simply think of two things your gift receiver enjoys and bring the combination to life with your clever gift.
Here are some fun examples:
Janette: Loves her dog and writing. Inspiring gift idea: A custom journal with a picture of her dog on the cover.
Kyle: Enjoys working out and listening to music. Inspiring gift idea: Ear buds to use at the gym that come in a personalized carry case.
Miguel: Likes barbecuing and experimenting with bread dough. Inspiring gift idea: A portable pizza oven and homemade pizza recipe.
Zoe: Loves reading and spending time at the park. Inspiring gift idea: A hammock for reading and relaxing outdoors.
Aaliyh: Loves Christmas and doing her nails. Inspiring gift idea: A nail care kit featuring an assortment of red and green nail polish.
Matt: Enjoys wine and has a great sense of humor. Inspiring idea: Two tickets for a comedy show at the local city winery.
Madison: Adores visiting her grandchildren and traveling abroad. Inspiring gift idea: A digital photo frame to showcase her memories and adventures.
Here’s why it works:
Gift giving involves consideration of what people truly love and enjoy doing in life. By focusing on their personalities and activities in which they find delight, you can come up with gifts specifically tailored to them.
