You may have heard of the saying, “Friends are the brothers and sisters we choose.” This saying rings true for all of us, and we can often be closer to friends than family. Our friends are the ones we call at 4am when stressful situations keep us from sleeping, the ones who stick by you no matter how many wrong decisions you make, and the ones we can finally trust to be honest when we need it most. They deserve to be rewarded from time to time for their unwavering loyalty and camaraderie. And what better time of year to reward your dear best friend than at Christmas?
Christmas is that time of year when we go the extra mile to spend time with the people we care about most. For many of us, friends may trump family this time. Christmas is usually the time when old friends who have moved on visit home and you might be lucky enough to have a strong friendship with someone who lives abroad. In this case, Christmas is the perfect opportunity to show them that you care.
The tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts dates back to biblical times. Those three sages had no idea what they were starting! Christmas is the season of goodwill for all mankind, so when choosing a gift for your friend, be sure to show your Christmas cheer! If you want to spend some money and really pamper your boyfriend, why not check out a day experience package? If you’re choosing gifts for her, options range from spa days, cocktail classes, makeup courses, and even a day with your own personal shopper. All of these giveaways give you a chance to join in and treat yourself too!
As for gifts for him, packages include a day driving a supercar of his choice, brewery tours and beer tasting, or a day of access to a world-class golf course. These days are well worth the money and will be a day they will always remember.
If you’re feeling the pinch this Christmas and these gifts are a little out of reach, then think about something personal. Personalized gifts are a massive trend and they are not going away! Gifts include anything from mugs, paperweights, glasses, t-shirts, photo frames, and even key chains, the list is endless!
How about a “BEST MATES” mug with a picture of the two of you on the side? Or a similarly themed photo frame with an old photo of the two of you? Bring back the nostalgic memories of your youth! Photo albums are a great option as they are professionally printed and can include anything from old photos to new ones, themes and logos to match your friend’s personality and interests.
If your friend is an old college classmate, why not buy him a CD full of songs from your senior year? A few drinks with this little baby playing in the background is sure to stir up some old memories! Even newspapers from your college years are available, so order an edition and who knows, maybe you crazy kids will even be featured in it!
Whatever you decide, know that your budget doesn’t have to stop you from buying your friends memorable Christmas gifts they’ll never forget.