Christmas is a time of year when so many memories come alive. With excitement surrounding the holiday, traditions like decorating trees and hanging stockings have been around for hundreds of years. Giving and receiving gifts are some of the most popular Christmas traditions, but everything on your list doesn’t have to be traditional. This year may be the time to switch it up before you start making your list or trying to find something special for a loved one. Check out the list below for some out-of-the-box ideas this holiday season.
Non-Traditional Gifts
Make it Personal
- Bring out the inner child with a custom reel viewer! This gift could also be a great idea if you are expecting and want to share the good news uniquely!
- What better way to incorporate cherished memories into a gift than a custom newspaper? Choose the headlines, stories, photos, and layouts on your own. Make it about a remarkable day, this year’s accomplishments or show off your love and appreciation to them!
- Sharing pictures just got better! Gift the grandparents with a digital picture frame. Send unlimited photos and videos instantly and share every memory of their grandchildren, right in their living room.
- A custom vinyl record is the perfect gift for music lovers. Choose a variety of their favorite hits or even create songs of your own to make it more personal. The cover is also customizable, so you can add photos, text, or graphics to match the theme of the record.
Stocking Stuffers
- Novelty items like at-home pretzel kits make a fun and tasty activity for the family to enjoy.
- From kids to adults, mini arcade games like Pac-Man or Super Mario Brothers are a fun addition to a stocking.
- Any college student would appreciate items like access codes for software or books, portable drives and reusable notebooks to kickstart the new semester!
Check out some more stocking stuffer ideas below to fill those stockings to the tippy top:
Gifts That Don’t Require Wrapping Paper
- Hire a cleaning service to deep clean the house. This is a thoughtful gift for the busy bees of the family.
- A one-year car wash membership is a convenient gift for anyone who owns a car and wants to keep it nice and shiny.
- Donate to a foundation like Toys for Tots. Surprising a child this Christmas is a meaningful gift that can put the biggest smile on their face.
- A one-year subscription to an app is a simple gift for someone who likes binge-watching TV shows or listening to unlimited music!
- A potted plant is an eco-friendly gift for Christmas. With proper care, it can last a long time and even reproduce.
Experiences
- Tickets to a concert, show or event they’ve always wanted to go to is a great surprise gift!
- Get annual passes to a zoo or aquarium. This is a gift for any age to experience.
- A trip to an amusement park can be a fun gift for all ages! Create memories that can last a lifetime with a trip for Christmas. Whether you are gifting a relative or friend, they will appreciate it!
- Art, music or dance lessons is great for the family members who have a passion for the arts. If not, maybe this could spark a new interest or hobby!
- Cooking classes or meal subscriptions for the ones who enjoy being in the kitchen is a practical gift.
- Gifts don’t have to be materialistic. Spending time with long-distance family is a gift in itself! Share this festive holiday and make memories with family you don’t get to see often.
Insurance
This year, surprise your loved ones with a gift that keeps on giving: insurance! Give them peace of mind and financial security in case of any emergency or loss. Whether it’s life, health, home, or car insurance, you can find the perfect policy to match the big-ticket items you plan to purchase. Here are a few ideas:
- Before your kid goes back to college, make sure your insurance can cover their new gifts like laptops and tablets from theft, loss, or damage.
- Plan to propose during the holidays? Purchasing the right ring is already a task within itself. Give yourself peace of mind and add personal articles floater insurance to your policy in case of theft, loss or damage.
- Don’t let your teen drive off in a new car without adding them to your auto insurance. Ask your Alfa® agent how you can save!
Take time this season to celebrate the joy of sharing blessings with your family and friends. Think about the future and how you can protect the people you love from unexpected risks. Insurance can pair well with any Christmas gift! Talk to your Alfa agent about how you can give insurance to a loved one this season.