Last Minute Christmas Gifts for the Thoughtful Colombian

Tis the season to be jolly, with festive cheer and Christmas carols being sung across town. The holidays are upon us, and even the weather has decided to turn cold just to mess with us a little bit. 

However, all is not sha la la la la with all of us, as there’s always someone who hasn’t realized one tiny little detail: it’s three days to Christmas. 

Of course, with that realization comes the inevitable follow up panic where you worry obsessively over how to get your loved ones Christmas gifts in three (3!!) days. 

So for those thoughtful Colombians, worry not! Here’s what you can do:

5. Vouchers
   
   

A bit impersonal, you say? Well as they say, beggars can’t be choosers. There are several plus sides to vouchers. 

1. You can’t get it wrong (unless you’re really really trying), 
2. You can find one to fit your budget, and 
3. You can still add a personal touch by getting the voucher from a place the receiver will appreciate!

4. Mug
   
   

I know what you’re thinking: how horribly tacky. However, a festive mug can be just what you need to navigate these seasonal waters safely! Lots of places have Christmas themed mugs on sale, and if you know a custom mug designer who is quick on their feet, you can even get a custom Christmas mug done! 

For bonus points, you can pair the mug with a hot chocolate mix and a packet of mini marshmallows. 

3. Hamper
   
   

Who doesn’t secretly really want a (or another) Christmas hamper? 

This requires a little more sacrifice in terms of your wallet, but it’s almost guaranteed that your gift would be well received. If you’re really short on time, pretty much every supermarket out there has hampers you can consider. 

Not only would this be a gift well received, it’s actually pretty useful! 

2. Toys

Before you wonder if we went mad, “toys” can apply to anything someone likes playing with. It may be techy gadgets, plushies, action figures, model cars, or even (admittedly by a stretch) makeup. This one is a little touch-and-go, since you have to know the person’s tastes and standards to get it exactly right. However, if you do, Christmas is saved!

1. Handmade Christmas Cards

The cherry on top of the last resort cake isn’t a cherry at all! A handmade card is one of the most touching and thoughtful gifts you can give. Only thing is, you best put some effort because when you don’t put effort into a handmade card, it shows. However, done right, it has the potential to be treasured for years to come. Isn’t that heartwarming? 

For those of you arguing that a card by itself is nothing much, once again, beggars can’t be choosers. And a card can be something, you just have to do it right. 

Honorable mentions:

We deliberated a few more items for this list appropriate for the state of affairs recently. As such we can also recommend movie tickets (No Way Home in particular), a bag of vegetables, a can of fuel, and, if you consider yourself a reckless risk taker, a gas cylinder. 

*Please note that these are only recommendations, any…explosive…results are entirely on you.

Good luck with your gift hunting!

Article by Paramie Jayakody