Christmas is one of the main Christian holidays in many countries of the world. Catholics celebrate it on December 25, and Orthodox - on January 7 in accordance with the new Gregorian calendar. In the West, Christmas is beginning to be prepared for a month, picking up gifts for all family members and installing a Christmas tree. We are more pompous to celebrate the New Year, which was influenced by the long Soviet period of history, when the church was banned. Therefore, we usually get the best gifts for the New Year's celebration. But Christmas is also worth making presents for your family and friends. Below we will tell what is best to give to adults and children on this holiday.
Gift ideas for Christmas
The custom of giving gifts for Christmas is connected with the history of Jesus' appearance in the world. That night, when Mary gave birth to a baby, the sages came to the newborn king to offer their gifts: frankincense, gold and myrrh. Since it is inadmissible in the East to come to the king empty-handed. Thus, this tradition has spread with Christianity and has reached our days.
A Christmas present can be both costly and affordable. The main thing is to do it with a pure heart and good intentions. The most optimal option - a gift with a Christmas theme. For example, statuettes or pendants with Christmas angels, a Christmas wreath , candles or thematic napkins.
The best gift for Christmas is a gift made with your own hands. Real housewives can bake gingerbread and gingerbread and treat them to children and adults. Rudders will be pleased to knit woolen socks or fashion scarves for their loved ones. In addition, you can make a hand-made greeting card, candlestick or decoration for the Christmas tree. Any creativity will be appreciated by your loved ones in the most pleasant way.
Among the Orthodox gifts for Christmas, an excellent option is the embroidered icons with the image of the Mother of God and the baby Jesus, as well as pictures of Christmas themes. Children for Christmas can also pick up themed gifts. For example, an illustrated children's Bible, a paper constructor or a puzzle game with a den of a saint, figures of saints or Christmas magnets. The most popular Christmas gift for children are sweets, especially ginger biscuits, gift sets of chocolates with a toy inside, chocolate figures and fruits (mandarins, apples, nuts).
At the same time, it is not necessary to choose Christmas gifts based on the theme of the celebration. Since the celebration is celebrated at the beginning of the calendar year, it is logical to give a colleague or friend a dated diary, a desk calendar, a pen or a New Year's souvenir. On a visit to friends you can buy a good natural coffee or brewed tea in a gift box, a bottle of expensive wine and the most delicious cake.
For creative individuals it is worthwhile to find original gifts for Christmas.
To your loved ones and close ones choose the best gifts for Christmas: jewelry, quality perfume, leather purse, stylish dress or treasured gadget. A perfect solution for your beloved wives and husbands is an impression as a gift. You can choose one impression or leave the right of choice among several options to your chosen one. In addition, it can be an impression for one or two. And remember that the most important thing in a gift is your desire to make a person pleasant, attention and sincerity.