Women's Learning
December has arrived, brimming with a cozy Christmas vibe, and that means the annual must-do event—the gift exchange—is back again. Are you feeling both excited and a little anxious?
Whether it’s with a small group of friends or your coworkers in the office, planning gift exchanges always gets everyone scratching their heads—worried the recipient won’t like it or unsure how to avoid gender-restricted items. Why not set a fun theme instead? Here are five “new ways to do Christmas gift exchanges” to make this year’s holiday extra special!
You’re likely familiar with the most basic way to exchange gifts: “setting a price limit”! Decide on a budget range (for example, 400–500 RMB or 500–750 RMB), which can be a single gift or a collection of smaller items. Whether you're on a budget or part of a high-spending group, this keeps things fun and avoids the disappointment of giving a nice gift and receiving junk in return. It’s the most harmonious way to play!
Setting a maximum value for items is the safest way to play (Image source: Unsplash)
Whether you’re a group of moms who can’t stop talking about their sons and daughters, or a bunch of baking pros with skilled hands, “limiting the type of gift” is definitely the best option. Everyone prepares a gift within the same category—for instance, baby products, homemade snacks, or their favorite album of the year. Sharing good things with good friends makes for the perfect party among like-minded buddies!
Set a theme where everyone brings the same type of gift—for example, everyone bakes some treats to share. Good things are meant to be shared with good friends!(Image source: picjumbo)
When you think of red, what comes to mind? The most popular lip gloss this year, a basket of fresh strawberries, or a festive poinsettia plant? Although choosing gifts based on color gives you a lot of freedom, it also lets you discover each other’s wild creativity. And when everyone gathers after opening their gifts, you’ll get a heartwarming group photo with great coordination and fun vibes!
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Pick a theme color to make photos extra fun!(Image source: Pixabay)
Spent too much money recently and don’t want to buy new gifts? If you and your friends just want to gather and enjoy the festive atmosphere, why not try exchanging second-hand treasures? Bring along those old items you can’t bear to throw away but never use. This idea won’t hurt your wallet, and if you’re lucky, you might even score something you need but someone else didn’t. Celebrate the most “eco-friendly” Christmas ever!
Wrap up your unwanted small items nicely and throw a reuse-and-recycle gift swap party!(Image source: picjumbo)
Each person prepares two gifts—one “heavenly” great one and one “hellish” terrible one. The person who draws a gift has to describe both items without revealing which is which, deliberately making the good one sound awful or pretending the bad one is high-end. Then everyone picks based on the description. A super fun and thrilling game—don’t exaggerate too much, or you might be the next one tricked!
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Heaven or hell? It all depends on how well you hype up your gift!(Image source: Unsplash)
After seeing these trendy international gift exchange themes, aren’t you excited for Christmas to come? Whether you’re with close family, friends you rarely see, or coworkers looking to liven up the workday, exchanging gifts is the best way to bond and boost the festive mood. Quickly pick a theme and make this Christmas the most unforgettable one yet!
[Women's Learning] Authorized repost. Original article: [Tired of exchanging gifts? Six creative ways to surprise yourself this Christmas!]