Here are wonderful gift ideas that you may consider the next time you shop for Christmas gifts.
"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" The month of December brings
joy to most countries all over the world. The smell of cinnamon wafting from
bakeries, the gorgeous decorations outside shops, hotels, and shopping
malls. Themed decorations outside all suburban homes, fluffy hats, woolen
scarves, and warm boots, topped with the sound of Christmas carols. It truly
is a beautiful time.
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Christmas Gift Ideas: Gifting Experiences for Families Who Love To Travel
Material Gifts vs. Experiences
However, there is a dark side to it as well. Christmas brings out the worst
side of capitalist consumerism. Everything you see in shopping malls is
scientifically designed to draw you in. The placement of toys on the shelves,
the gift wrapping paper, and all the colors you see in stores are placed there
to encourage you to swipe your card and buy, buy, buy.
The tradition of
buying gifts
for all your family members, immediate and extended, goes back to when people
spent time "making" gifts when the family would exchange produce from their
farms instead of socks from the dollar store.
Where do these gifts end up? At the back of their cupboard or stored in the
basement. The industries that manufacture children's toys and fast fashion
clothes create the most plastic waste in the world. But there is still hope
for us. The mindset toward Christmas is slowly starting to shift. Families
prefer to get together and eat various food instead of wasting money on gifts.
Some families also choose to take vacations instead of buying lots of presents
for one another. People are starting to focus on accumulating experiences
instead of things for Christmas.
6 Memorable Experiences to Gift
Here's a list of some experiences that will create more meaningful memories
for your family than video games or Christmas sweaters:
1. A Hot Air Balloon Ride
This would be a first for most people since Hot Air Balloons aren't very
common. There are many reasons why Hot Air Balloon Rides are an excellent
gifting idea.
Firstly, they are so much fun! Secondly, many people avoid spending on Hot Air
Balloon Rides because they feel the experience might not be worth it. Third,
the ride is such a peaceful experience with magnificent views!
2. A Stay in a Treehouse or a Human Nest or a Camping Ground
Depending on what's available to you, a unique "staycation" is a fantastic
gifting idea for couples and families.
It gives them a chance to get away from the hustle-bustle of the city and
spend time together in a new environment. No dishes to clean, no grocery
shopping to do, just driving out and traveling to a resort or a
camping ground
outside the city and basking in breathtaking views.
3. Concert or Event Tickets
This is another experience they won't easily forget. Whether it's the latest
teen sensation for your nephews and nieces or a classic rock band for your
parents, concerts are super exciting.
If you have a football enthusiast or a tennis fan, gifting tickets to the
semi-final or final matches will bring a positive glow to your family's faces.
4. Open Flight Tickets
If your relatives have been planning for a
family trip
but haven't been able to save for one in a while, flight tickets will surely
bring some Christmas cheer.
Most airlines can purchase Open Flight Tickets, where you have the freedom to
choose the name of the passengers, the destination, and the dates within a
specific time period. Such a gift is much more meaningful than a pair of new
boots.
5. An Afternoon Tea Experience
This is the perfect gift for most women in the family. Your nieces, aunts,
mother, and grandmothers would appreciate an afternoon of sipping tea, eating
crumpets and mini sandwiches, and chatting.
The
afternoon tea experience
is a beautiful bonding experience that will leave them feeling joyful and
content. It's not just the tea, and the snacks that are filling but the open
conversations and smiles shared with family that fill the soul.
6. A Cooking Class
This one would be especially memorable for the foodie of the family. Cooking
classes offer a lovely chance to mingle with fellow foodies, learn to cook
something you haven't experienced before and try out new cuisines.
It could also be tasting wine and cheese or opening a new restaurant. Any
experience related to food and drinks is sure to win brownie points with your
family.
Whether a 5-course meal at a Michelin Star restaurant or tickets to a K-Pop
concert, experiences are sure to generate more memories and bring more smiles
than the things we usually buy for our families on Christmas.
Choose from the abovementioned incidents or tell us about any other experience
your friends and family have gifted you. It's the most beautiful time of the
year when we don't spend money on "things" but on "experiences."
Author Bio
Samantha Pollard is the Marketing Manager at
Activity SuperStore. Samantha is an adventure enthusiast and loves to share her experiences with
her readers through her articles. So far, she has shared her experiences on
helicopter flying, go-karting, skydiving, watersports, rock climbing, sailing,
and many other such activities. Samantha also loves fishing, and fishes by the
lake with her family on weekends.
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Yayyy ,material things or experiences .I want to Go Experiences ,go out /camping with My Family,iba talaga yung ,we give a quality time with Our Family!
ReplyDeleteAng bilis ng Panahon ,kaya I want to give a memorable Camping ,trip /vacation with my fam !