Anybody can tell you what they want for Christmas. A new shirt, an iPod, a new phone. But the trick is finding something for someone. Something that they didn’t even ask for, but you know for a fact that they would absolutely love. There are, in my opinion, three categories of gifts you can give a person for Christmas: a gag gift, a real gift (i.e. something they can use day to day), and a homemade gift. I know everybody has their own way of buying presents for people, so if you are completely stuck on what to get a person, keep reading.

I love gag gifts. They are funny for both parties, and in some cases, thy can actually be used for practical reasons. Some may say that they aren’t worth the money, or they are too silly of a present. I, however, believe that if it will put a smile on the person’s face because it is absolutely perfect for them, or they will think it’s just as funny as I do, it’s worth it. And if it’s silly, who cares? It’s called a gag gift for a reason.

I think getting a gift that can actually be used on a day to day basis is great. It can last a long time and it’s not like ornaments or other Christmas related gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting Christmas related gifts, but getting a gift that can “keep on giving” is one of the best ones. It’s especially good if it is something that the person won’t buy themselves, or can’t buy themselves. In that case, it doesn’t just make their holiday, it can make their life so much easier. I love getting a gift for somebody, and they don’t even know that they needed or wanted it. If you want to make a person happy with their gift, get them something they didn’t know they could use. It not only means the world to them that you got it for them, but it also warms your own heart. In that instance, it truly is a surprise.

Finally, the best gift you can give a person, in my opinion, is something homemade or handmade. Handmade gifts show something that other gifts don’t. It shows that you actually took the time to think of something that person would like, and made it yourself instead of going out and buying it off the shelf. In my experience, nothing makes a person happier than getting something handmade. Make something out of wood, bake something, knit or crochet something. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you made it. When I make a person a gift, I make sure I put all of my time and effort into it, and make it as best as I can. Sometimes, I’ll even go through and make prototypes of the gift, just so I know that the final version is the best.