| In recent years, it has become increasingly | | | | very effective. |
| popular to give people a selection of | | | | |
| Christmas gifts in a basket rather than to | | | | In terms of the actual content of the basket, |
| give a single gift. This is very nice if you | | | | for adults a Christmas gift basket may |
| are on the receiving end of course, but if | | | | include some of the following:- |
| you are the one giving out the baskets, then | | | | |
| this could be a very expensive option, as the | | | | * Various types of coffees and biscotti |
| baskets themselves are sometimes far more | | | | |
| than the presents they contain. | | | | * Wine and cheeses |
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| Corporate gift baskets are much the same of | | | | * Cheeses and meats |
| course, but whereas many corporate entities | | | | |
| can afford to buy baskets, many individuals | | | | * Seasonal and exotic fruit |
| cannot. Maybe as a corporate entity you don't | | | | |
| want to buy them either, but have the | | | | * Candles and bath items |
| resources in house to make them. If either is | | | | |
| the case, then this is perhaps for you. | | | | * Aromatherapy items |
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| If you can get children involved, then so | | | | * Christmas ornaments and decorations |
| much the better. Most kids love making | | | | |
| things, and making Christmas baskets are | | | | * Homemade jellies, jams and preserves |
| quite a novelty. Alternatively, then can make | | | | |
| some of the gifts to go in the basket, so | | | | You can use a theme for the baskets so that |
| there is a lot of scope for child | | | | they can include a mixture of several |
| involvement. | | | | different types ofitems. For example, a |
| | | | "pamper yourself" gift basket might include: |
| Here are some ideas for the Christmas baskets | | | | |
| themselves:- | | | | * A loofa sponge |
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| * Traditional wicker baskets | | | | * Several varieties of body lotions, bath |
| | | | oils or bath salts |
| * Vases | | | | |
| | | | * Several scented candles |
| * Ceramic bowls | | | | |
| | | | * A classical music CD |
| * Mixing bowls | | | | |
| | | | * A coupon for a day at the spa |
| * Painted terra cotta flower pots | | | | |
| | | | For a man that enjoys fishing a great basket |
| The ceramic type baskets or pottery lend | | | | could be made from a fishermans creel with |
| themselves to being painted as well, so there | | | | the following: |
| could be many hours of work, or | | | | |
| entertainment, depending on how you view it. | | | | * Several types of lures and flies |
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| Each Christmas gift basket, will need some | | | | * A book or DVD on fishing |
| padding to keep the gifts upright and on | | | | |
| show. One way of doing this is to get | | | | * A pass or ticket to a favourite resort or |
| colourful Christmas tissue paper, which would | | | | fishing spot |
| work well. The colours should be seasonal for | | | | |
| the best effect, but if the Christmas basket | | | | * Fishing equipment such as knives or a |
| that you are making has a romantic motive, | | | | fishing net |
| then perhaps a white or gold colour would | | | | |
| work well. Transforming the tissue into a | | | | Remember that baskets can be fun too. |
| variety of shapes such as strips or balls | | | | Children love to get assortments of small |
| works well in producing a good visual effect. | | | | toys, sweets, puzzles and games in a |
| Having shapes of different sizes can also be | | | | Christmas basket. |