What to Buy for Christmas When Your Friend Has Everything
In December, people rush to the stores in person and online to buy the perfect gift for their loved ones. Sometimes, it can be difficult to know what to get someone. With technology today, your loved ones can create a wish list for their favorite store or post their wants on FB. They could email you a list. What do you do if the person you want to gift has too many things or wants to eliminate clutter in their homes? What do you get the people you know who have everything? What do you get the people who buy the items themselves instead of waiting? This list will help you figure out how you could provide gifts to people who have everything.
Homemade Gifts
It is always the right thing to do to make something for that special person. For example, you could open your cookbook and make a meal for your loved ones or a unique dessert. These gifts are made with love and are good for birthdays, special feast days, or anniversaries. People enjoy homemade gifts that come from the heart. Kids often make these gifts in school for parents and grandparents. Adults can do it too. They can make something special with crafts or meals. Food is a language of love and it should be shared.
Meaning Behind Christmas
Often, we get caught in buying and shopping and forget the true meaning of Christmas. We forget that Jesus was born to die on the cross and save us all from sin. You could get something that reminds people of the truth, order and love. You could remind them about Christmas with a keychain or cross necklace.
Books About Salvation
Even when people have too many items, they do like receiving books. You could give them books they like to read, such as romance or fantasy, or you could give them books about God’s love for us. Christians need to know what God has planned for us. Buying people these books will help them in the future, not just on Christmas.
Candles With Love
Everyone likes to receive candles at Christmas. These have meaning because Jesus is the light of the world. However, don’t just buy candles you see in every store. Look for the unique ones. For example, choose candles with the scents of winter and ones without toxins. They smell better and are healthier. You could go one step farther for your loved one by buying candles that help people in Haiti or other areas of the world. This would put extra meaning into the candles you buy for people.
Watches for Others
You could go to Macy’s and buy a watch. You could go to a jewelry store and buy an expensive watch. Instead of doing those things, pick a watch that means something. Buy from companies that are helping orphanages in Uganda and spreading Christ’s light to the world. Buy the watch and help others at the same time. You also could purchase watch straps and other materials for watches. Pick the socially responsible watch companies.
Christmas Music
Those who have everything will enjoy hearing the Word of God in song. Music soothes people who are agitated and those who are worried. It also uplifts those who hear the music in church. Giving music will help many people and let them hear the message God is telling the world. Be not afraid and peace be with you. Christmas music has that ability, but any kind of music will help your loved ones.
Legal Services
It is no secret that this time of year, people get caught doing something criminal. They could hurt someone, steal from someone, drive under the influence or do something relating to drugs. The best gift you could give these loved ones is help from a criminal defense attorney. Getting a good lawyer could be the difference between 10 years in prison or community service. A good attorney also might keep your loved one home for Christmas. They might have to enter prison after that.
Donations
This time of year is when everyone wants to help others. They give to charities and volunteers. However, these charities need help all year long, so you could give money to these charities in the names of your loved ones and show the receipt to your loved ones. You also could give to your favorite political campaign, especially if your loved one is running in 2022. Show your support by donating to that campaign now and volunteering later.
Life Stories
As we get older, we want to leave a legacy for our children and grandchildren. Many older people want to tell their life stories to pass to their children. You could give these people editing services for books. A professional writer can tell your loved ones’ life stories better than your loved one because he or she will listen objectively and record it in print without getting over-emotional about it. You also might be able to buy other people’s life stories for your loved ones.
Help With Addictions
Families who have loved ones dealing with addictions often have a hard time during the holidays. People with addictions often drink too much or take too many drugs this time of year. Families are usually distraught and do not know where to turn for help. You could give these family members the help they need to deal with what is happening in their lives. Books about these situations are perfect for these loved ones who are trying to get through the holiday. You also give them resources and connections with others through podcasts and media.
These 10 things give you some ideas on how to show your love this Christmas when the people who are receiving the gifts have everything or they don’t want any gifts. It is often hard to provide something nice for these people, but this list should help. Then, you can have a special Christmas with your loved ones.
