| Let's face it. Christmas gifts can be down right | | | | to try picking a DVD - they may hate your |
| boring sometimes. Some givers get stuck in a rut | | | | choice. Instead, you decide to give them a |
| of buying the same thing for the same person | | | | beautiful coffee table book that features old |
| every single year. While the person may actually | | | | movie stars from the past. The book gives |
| like the gift they're getting, the giver is certainly | | | | extensive history on each star and has stunning |
| playing it safe by not even trying to come up | | | | photos. This is a unique gift that your friend will |
| with an original idea. Eventually, this mundane | | | | appreciate because they'll recognize many of the |
| sameness will lead to the recipient devaluing that | | | | stars. |
| gift because there's just nothing to get worked | | | | The second type of unique gift idea is the |
| up about. | | | | "complete surprise" item. This gift could be |
| On the other hand, finding that perfect unique gift | | | | anything from a fun, novelty item, to tickets to a |
| for someone isn't necessarily all that easy, either. | | | | Broadway show. It's way more risky than a |
| Probably why many people take the easy way | | | | familiar category, but has a bigger "wow" factor. |
| out. However, if you want your gift to stand out | | | | Many people buy these types of gifts without |
| from the crowd and really be appreciated, you | | | | much thought to whether or not the recipient will |
| need to find something truly unique. Now unique | | | | actually like it. Usually, it's something the gift giver |
| can mean different things to different people. | | | | likes and thinks is cool. Before you choose a gift |
| There are two types of unique Christmas gift | | | | item that has a big surprise factor, give a lot of |
| ideas. | | | | thought to what THEY would enjoy. |
| The first type of unique gift idea is to find | | | | If you're picking out a unique novelty item to give |
| something that is familiar to the person. Pick a | | | | someone, make sure they will find the humor in it, |
| certain category, then find a unique item that | | | | or enjoy its fun factor. The last thing you want is |
| you're sure they'll like in that same category. Say, | | | | for someone to open your gift and go: What is |
| for instance, your recipient likes cologne. Okay, | | | | this thing, and what am I supposed to do with it? |
| you know they like a certain brand of cologne, | | | | These types of gifts usually end up being |
| but, there's this new brand that you've smelled | | | | re-gifted, or being sold at a garage sale for $1. In |
| and it has kind of a funky, exotic scent that you | | | | addition to that, the person may associate you |
| just know this person will love. Because this | | | | with being an awful gift picker. If you're giving |
| person likes to wear a lot of cologne and is open | | | | something unique like theatre tickets, a cruise trip |
| minded, you know he'll enjoy receiving something | | | | or even dinner for two, make sure that the |
| unique that he's never worn before. | | | | recipient actually wants to attend such an event, |
| Another example of this is if you have a friend | | | | or go to this place. If they're homebodies, then |
| who loves to watch old black and white movies. | | | | this will be a big waste of your money. |
| They are constantly talking about this great old | | | | While there are plenty of unique Christmas gift |
| movie they saw the other night. Okay, so you | | | | ideas around, the most important thing is to make |
| think to yourself about what you can give this | | | | sure your unique gift perfectly matches the |
| person that relates to old movies. Since you're | | | | recipient's taste and personality. |
| not too familiar with old movies, you don't want | | | | |