60 new gift ideas for Christmas

Christmas is a time to give, but what you’re giving doesn’t need to come wrapped in plastic destined for the landfill, or be expensive. Why not give an experience instead! Experiences can be a way to really connect with loved ones, forming fun memories together. They don’t have to cost much either – which is something many people will be especially conscious of this year. Just planning an adventure to walk somewhere new with a picnic and share quality time is a precious gift. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Experiences/activities

1. Concert tickets
2. Sporting tickets
3. Movie passes
4. Theatre tickets
5. Golf passes
6. Escape Room
7. Symphony
8. Community theatre
9. Restaurant gift card
10. Indoor rock climbing
11. Bowling passes
12. Stardome/planetarium
13. Bowling or game of pool
14. Massage
15. Manicure/pedicure

Time

16. Babysitting
17. House cleaning
18. Be PA for a day
19. Mow the lawns/gardening
20. Oil change
21. Homemade baking
22. Promise to cook and deliver a meal

Classes

23. Cooking
24. Dance
25. Sport
26. Swimming
27. Music
28. Coding
29. Painting/art/pottery
30. Homebrewing
31. Scuba diving
32. Foreign language
33. Personal trainer
34. Yoga

Low cost

Handmade vouchers don’t need to cost anything and can include time together

35. ‘I’ll wash your car – inside and out’
36. ‘To explore a local walk together’
37. ‘Picnic together on a cliff, overlooking the ocean’
38. ‘10 hugs – redeemable separately or together’
39. ‘Choose a chore-free day’
40. ‘I’ll mow the lawns’
41. ‘Let’s climb a hill and watch the sunset/sunrise together’
42. ‘Movie night – popcorn, rug and cuddles included’

Memberships

43. Art or science museum
44. Trampoline park
45. Theme park
46. Rock climbing
47. Spotify premium
48. Netflix/Disney+/Neon streaming
49. Magazine subscription
50. Entertainment Book – local dining deals for the year

Consumables

51. Fruit basket/food hamper
52. Flowers
53. Chocolates
54. Coffee beans
55. Coffee gift card
56. Local foods
57. Meat and cheeses

Inspiration

58. Subscription for audiobooks
59. A fantastic planner/journal like this one
60. A quote/picture for the wall