10 Free Christmas Gift Ideas

What is Christmas without giving gifts, exchanging cards, and expressing your feelings of love and compassion? Ever since the wise men have given precious gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh to the Savior, it has been a worldwide tradition to give the best of what one has to offer for others. However, there have been misconceptions that the best things to present are expensive and costly, making the pleasure of gift-giving more of a burden to people. Truthfully speaking, the real value of things is not just measured in the price tags, but of the love, attention, and thoughtfulness being put on created gifts. You can offer valuable gifts without the need to spend too much, as proven on this list.




10. CDs

Burning songs to a CD is very simple to do. However, this holiday season, you can make this simple object an item of great value by thinking thoroughly of songs that would make a person really glad or happy. Think of the songs that makes think of your or the fun things you have done in the past. The tracks may have been heard in the radio or on the internet, but with a personal touch that you have compiled yourself, hearing the songs give in a whole new meaning.


9. Crafts

This is a celebrated classic where kids and even adults of all ages can do. The only difference is that kids can do it simple things like Christmas cards with very thoughtful messages. Adults and teens can customize their crafts by looking for things that they can do, which would be very adaptive with their own skills. Some selections include quilts from old jeans, handbags from sweaters, or magnets from old buttons.


8. Photo Collage

For starters, you will need an old picture frame, some adhesives like glue or paste, scrapbooking items, and of course, pictures. This gift is really easy to make as you utilize your social networking accounts where photos are stored and kept online. You just pick a couple of images to print on a glossy paper, have it cut and situated on the frame nicely, and you have yourself a gift that can be proudly displayed on the living room.


7. Gift Cards

When you are shopping out, look for deals where you can get free gift cards when purchasing items and other stuff. Once you have found the store that offers this, be consistent in buying things on the same place, and you will be surprised with the worth of the gift card you have. It may not be too much for others, but considering that they can get stuff for free, it is better than none.


6. Christmas Coupons

Since these coupons are made with a personal touch, you could include some stuff like free services, turns in playing video games, or homemade treats, depending on the people you will give coupons to. These things can be done easily by using a word-processing program, some clipart available online, and a printer and quality paper. You can have a couple of items stuffed in a personalized envelope and voila!


5. Romantic Dinner

This is great for lovers and couples who like to express their love in a different and more emotional way. After all, giving gifts is just one thing where the one usually appreciated is the gift and not really the giver. Dinner can be set at home, or a friend’s place to set a different ambience with no need to spend some extra cash. Cook an exclusive dinner, set the mood with soft mellow music, light some candles, and add some nice cold drinks.


4. Present a Talent

This can be in a form of heartfelt song, a mini piano concerto, or playing any other instrument while offering your best to family and friends.


3. Homemade Treats

If you do not have the money to give expensive gifts, then your creative mind, along with the knowledge and skill of cooking great tasting meals can go a very long way. You can search for new recipes online or you can come up with your own inspired gastronomical masterpiece. Once you are done, don’t forget to purchase containers that can be presented in a Christmas inspired theme. You will be surprised how people accept these gifts where they do not wait too soon to eat them.


2. Services

When you give, you only not offer material things, but you can also offer yourself including things that you can do, which can make other people happy. Services can go as conventional as babysitting to more advanced ones such as gadget training for those who will receive nice gifts like new smartphones, PCs, laptops, and even consoles. Aside from being free, you are presenting a gift that has your personal signature.


1. Undivided Attention

Trust me; this is one of the most valuable gifts to give, especially when you are attached with a loved one. Staying at their place to celebrate the holidays can never be any better. Avoid as much distractions as possible including cellular phones, laptops, TV, internet, and other things and focus on the one person where you could talk with them or exchange sweet nothings.