Christmas magic is coming, so we should think about friends and relatives. It’s Covid-19 pandemic outside, lockdown in many countries still, but even in this difficult period and specially during it, we need to warm up hearts of loved ones to show our care, warmth and attention. So we are here to help you how to choose Christmas gift ideas for relatives during pandemic.
You might think that its challenging to find present during pandemic, but we would help you to make the process less stressful.
We have split the gifts according to age category, but as you can see from the list, this is not a strict instruction to follow, you can pick and mix them among the categories based on your relatives interests.
Age 6 – 18
Gadgets
Nothing is more excited to new generation as gadgets, there are a lot and you just need to accommodate the list to your budget.
Board Games
We spent so many time indoor and in isolation, that new ideas on entertaining children in the evening and share joint experience won’t be superfluous.
Sweets Boxes
We all know that sweets and sugar is bad for kids health and teeth. We perceive sweets as food, while sugar is a spice and should be added to the diet in minimal quantities. Perhaps getting sweets for Christmas will change the child’s perceptions and teach discipline by setting a schedule for sweets consumption and prolonging the pleasure.
Kids Virtual Activities
New life, new experiences, new businesses. This is what Covid-19 brought us. There is a number of entrepreneurs offering virtual entertaining activities for kids. You can search over Facebook and Google to choose preferred ones.
Language Learning Applications Subscriptions
Learning languages is as important as improving some professional skills. There are so many applications which could significantly improve the knowledge of foreign language, but almost all have paid options, so why not gift subscription plan, similar to gifting set of books?
Age 18-45
Cosmetic Boxes
Boxes became so popular during past year. They make impressive effect as have structured set of various caring products well-thought-out by professionals. You don’t have to be expert, just take more attractive one.
Perfume
This is universal gift, but be carefull, you should gift it to real relatives or friend who’s preferences you are well aware.
Gift Cards of Learning Platforms/Webinars
Last decade blossomed with various online schools. You can get professional knowledge online from Cambridge School to IBM sponsored EDX platforms. Usually courses are not cheap, so why not gift it as a Christmas present?
Access to Upcoming Forums
Similar to learning platforms, industry experts are gathering online and offline to share knowledge and upcoming trends. Gifting ticket to such forum might be exciting to interested persons.
Indoor Exercise Tools
Covid-19 altered our habits, but healthy lifestyle didn’t disappear. Fitness exercises shifted to indoor and become more trivial, so new tools might stimulate to continue these daily routine.
iTune Gift Card
Even though we need to rise as a professionals, we still need to balance between pleasure and work. Music, cinema and entertainment should be as important as professional life. iTune Gift Card may be good hint to balance out of office hours.
Bloomberg, NYT, etc. Annual Subscription
Since all well known publishing houses are limiting their online articles to subscription option, annual subscription might become good present for intelectual friends and relatives.
Set of Receipts Books
For just married couples, this might be best gift. Due to lockdown we are all cooking food by our own. Books are offering selected universal receipts that are easy to cook, so despite huge collection in internet, receipt books might be really good options for young housewives.
Travel Gadgets
Travel charger and other accessories might look weird this Christmas. Even though we are all stuck at homes during lockdown, hope travel gadgets will again be necessary in near future, so why not gift this universal item now?
Age 45-60
People from this age category has achieved many desired goals in life, therefore they can afford more relaxed life on one side, but this is a time to pay more attention to own health. Christmas gift ideas for relatives during pandemic can be nailed to lifestyle improvement.
Gift Cards of Marketplaces
It’s hard to guess the preferences of this age category, so presenting gift cards can be more interesting as they will make decision themselves on Amazon or other marketplaces.
Home Decore
Gifting something not personal but memorable, which will be placed on a visible place, might be interesting idea.
Yoga courses
Fitness is such an important for mental and physical health, therefore think over pushing loved ones to join healthy lifestyle.
Yoga accessories
If your relatives already have a yoga pass, you can indulge them with yoga accessories.
Readers/Kindle
This small portable devise is such a great option for mature people to keep up with desired books and publishers.
Netflix gift cards
Stay home, enjoy the show full year long with help of Netflix or Stan.
Handmade Soaps
If you can not afford glimpse of luxury, handmade exclusive, extraordinary gifts could work for you.
Age 60+
Cozy winter accessories
Think over gifting wraps, funny socks, or sheepskin slippers.
Restaurants vouchers
Good, restaurant with nice ambience and excellent service can make anyone’s day. So why not indulge your grannies with restaurant vouchers?
Home Plants
Elderly people need to show their care, plants are good option to value importance of their existence.
Astrology books
Retairment is a great period to get some hobbies, so why not present astrology or taro books?
Pets accessories
Something new for lovely pet, can always win its owner’s heart .
Puzzles
They are not only very interesting entertaining options, but also good exercise for brain which is so useful for elders.
Home Cute Organizers
There is always some stuff at home which needs better organization. Why not assist by presenting cute organizer?
Hand Made Soaps and Bath Bulbs
Extra care in this age is considered as something useless, but bath items can bring old memories and some kind of pleasure.
Tablets
Smart phones screen is too small for elderly people, while computer might be complicated. Tablets are light, large screen, portable and more user friendly.
Online Magazines Subscription
Good option to associate with tablet. Newspapers might be expensive. Grannies love to read as they have excessive amount of time during retirement, so several online subscriptions can entertain them and keep informed.
Universal Gifts
Pandemic home wear
COVID-19 amended our lifestyle. We are spending more time at home, so cozy, colorful items could cheer up our cold working days and evenings. Age does not matter for such present. It will be good option for your relatives of any age. So cheer up, refresh and add new coziness and colors during pandemic.
Travel Vouchers
If you are allowed to travel locally at least, why not take this opportunity and spend lovely holidays with relatives? You’ll gather and cherish lifelong memories. Check our romantic ideas for more inspiration.
Christmas is a magic time of the year, so lift up the joy by showing your care and sentiments to others to make the life joyful.
If you are Covid-19 safe, Be present! with your relatives. This will be best gift as you would be able to share joint memories.
Is it easy task for your to choose Christmas gift ideas for relatives during pandemic? Share your thoughts with us in comments. More inspirational ideas could be found at Guardian.
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