As the saying goes “the early bird always catches the worm”, it is never too early to start some online shopping for those Christmas gifts! We all love to receive awesome presents and we also want to be great gift givers as well. But if you are stumped about what you should be giving this year, check out our Christmas gift guide right here!
1. Accessories
You will be hard pressed to find a woman that will say no to accessories, especially jewelry. Even men love receiving such gifts. When gifting jewelry, go for those classic and timeless pieces that scream elegance, leave the loud statement pieces for them to purchase on their own. You never really know what his or her style is, so better err on the side of caution with something that is more likely to appeal to a more general audience or easily matched with other types of clothings.
However, do know that Hong Kong shares many superstitions about gift-giving as other Asian countries, so avoid giving someone a watch as a present. In Cantonese, “sung jung” which means giving a clock (or watch) sounds like “bidding farewell to a dying person”.
2. Wallets
Wallets, purses, clutches — they all make perfect accompaniments to all the parties that your loved ones will be attending at the end of the year. Plus, they look really great when all wrapped up in a sleek box and a pretty ribbon on top.
3. Scents
Perfumes and colognes make great, luxurious gifts for your loved one, especially if the recipient of your present has a favourite scent or has been eyeing a new bottle for the longest time ever.
Popular fragrance types for women are usually floral, fruity or musky, while the men generally prefer fresh, spicy or woody. If you are not sure whether he or she has a signature scent, or whether it would suit their personality, just ask away! Who says you always need to keep your gift-giving a secret?
4. Books
For the book-loving friend or family member, give him or her something to smile about by gifting a literary classic or a recent bestselling novel.
5. Gadgets
From gaming consoles to fitness trackers, headphones, speakers and e-book readers, the world of technology is ever-changing and can be tough to keep up with. So get your friends and family geared up for the new year with some new tech toys!
6. Cash vouchers
If you are still unsure of whether someone will like something, or you really just want to give your frazzled friend some much-deserved retail therapy at his/her favourite store, cash vouchers are your best bet.
7. DIY/Homemade
Folks still love a little bit of a homemade feel to their gifts, so if you have some spare time, why not exercise your creativity with a few DIY presents? That would really give your friends and families a little something extra to discuss about during gatherings!
Hopefully these gave you some Christmas gift ideas, but feel free to share YOUR own ideas too! Let us know what else makes amazing gifts in the comments section below!
