For those who celebrate it, Christmas is a special time of year, an opportunity to stop and reunite with loved ones. However, it is also the most hectic time of year, when projects are closed and jobs are finished before the new year, to which is added the frenzy of the search for the perfect gift. Behind the atmosphere of sharing and relaxation of the holidays there is indisputably a strong push towards hyper-consumerism, and the shops that fill up with sparkling decorations already in autumn are an example of this.
For this Christmas 2024 we have 5 gift ideas to suggest for your loved ones, carefully selected for those who produce them and those who receive them. We also want to share 5 tips to guide a choice designed for meaningful gifts. Because avoiding hyper-consumerism does not necessarily mean giving up the joy of giving, but rather choosing carefully what we give and how we give it.
5 TIPS FOR MEANINGFUL GIFTS
1) Choose useful gifts
Paying attention to the needs of the people we care about is a nice gesture in itself, and it can be useful when you want to choose a gift with a truly personal touch. Putting yourself in the shoes of the person who will receive the gift and reflecting on their needs and desires is important to avoid useless gifts that waste natural and economic resources.
2) Set the budget
Setting a spending limit for each gift helps you stay on top of your finances and avoid impulse purchases.
3) Give experiences
A ticket to a concert or a lesson, or a course to take together not only creates memories that last a long time, but also prevents the accumulation of objects destined not to be used.
4) Create alternative opportunities
If the time to exchange gifts is approaching but indecision wins over the ideas that are lacking, consider whether a “postponed” gift is better than a rushed one. There is nothing wrong with that: you might happen to stumble upon the perfect gift with a little delay but the wait will certainly have been worth the surprise.
5 GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR LOVED ONES
1) Hydra Water
The innovative filter jug, which uses 100% recyclable filters, easy and quick to use for good and safe water without the consumption of disposable plastic.
2) Boniviri gift box and gift card
Boniviri products support small agricultural businesses in their commitment to quality and sustainability: you can choose between box proposals for all tastes and budgets, single products or gift cards to let the recipient decide.
3) Vegan milker
An indispensable tool for those who consume plant-based drinks: the vegan milker allows you to produce them at home quickly, with significant savings and greater control over the ingredients, their origin and quality.
4) Ideas for subscriptions, memberships and courses
Giving the gift of a subscription to movie and music streaming services is a timeless classic, but you can branch out by exploring platforms for physical activity (like Wellhub), mental well-being (like Serenis and Unobravo), training (like Learnn) or plant-based nutrition (like Planter).
5) Kit for growing vegetables and sprouts
From vertical gardens to simple home-use sprouters, home-grown produce has become accessible, along with its benefits such as cost savings and reduced environmental impact, access to fresh, healthy food, and improved mood.
We hope that our advice will be a starting point to celebrate this holiday in a more conscious way. In addition to the moment of celebration and unity, we can take the opportunity to think about our values and our impact, to make responsible consumption choices.
