The season of giving is finally here. And that means that the stress of gift-giving is once again upon us. Let’s face it, the real joy of the Christmas season is actually in receiving the presents rather than giving them. It can be a daunting task having to shop for a present while threading the fine line between your constraints of your wallet and the needs of your friends or family.

Sure, you can simply purchase a generic Christmas gift from any store. But at the end of the day, half of the content in these gift boxes aren’t exactly useful. There certainly is a limit to the number of towels or scented candles one would like to receive.

We understand that this could be a stressful period for you. And so, we present to you some gift suggestions for guys so you don’t have to rack your brains for a gift idea.

1. For the company gift exchange
Let’s start things off with this seemingly easiest gift exchange of all. Don’t be fooled by the fact that the person you are shopping for is just an acquaintance. It determines the way your office colleagues look at you and their impression of you. You’ll want to keep them satisfied at the very least — you wouldn’t know when you need a favour from them in the future.

The trick for this is not to appear like you’re re-gifting something. Steer clear away from Christmas cliches like cookies and bath sets (a dead giveaway that you’re re-using presents) and opt for something less conventional.

Opt for socks — they are an office wear staple for all guys and a lot of them could do with more than just the usual plain black or white. Depending on the age of the person, novelty socks are a great way to show your office mates you have a light-hearted side while allowing add some pizzazz to their workplace outfit. After all, who could say no to a pair of pizza printed socks right?

2. For the close friend
Moving up the friendship spectrum, friends are potentially the most tricky bunch of people to shop for a gift. This is almost like the ultimate test of friendship — you either know them well enough to get them something on their wish list, or shamefully admit that you aren’t that great of a friend to know what they want.

Either way, you’ll want to show your friends that you care. Gift them something that reassures that you’ve been listening to them when they rant and complain, all while assuring that you stay the conscientious bestie in their eyes.

Fulfil this by giving them a backpack. This humble item combines both fashion and functionality, allowing them to travel around while staying preppy and charming. Flexibility is key when choosing the perfect bag. Those who are still in school might appreciate a backpack, but those who are working might benefit more from a stylish leather tote or messenger bag.

3. For the loved one
For the beloved people who have stood by you throughout the entire year, you naturally want to give them the best gift possible. But getting it right is tricky. They either conceal their disappointment in fear of hurting your feelings and act like they love it, or they are genuinely satisfied with the present. The best thing to do is to nail it on the first try and show them a token of appreciation for their unwavering support.

Give them a watch, which is a symbol of your timeless love. Cheesy as it may, men watches are timeless pieces of accessories that will never go out of style. From vintage to modern pieces, watch them elevate and complete their everyday outfit with this tasteful yet functional accessory.

What would you like to receive for Christmas this year? Let us know in the comments section down below!