Under 60 francs: 8 cheap Christmas gifts

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The Christmas season is wonderful but can often be expensive: Advent calendars, Christmas trees and Chinese fondue are expensive. When it comes to gift shopping, if you can make someone happy even with little money, you will be happy. Blick offers 8 ideas.

Classic: Gift a coupon that can be used all year long! The idea is simple, but it will bring joy to the recipient: Write on small coupons an activity, such as a walk by the lake, or a service, such as “vacuum the apartment once.” Ideally they should be beautifully decorated. Flying Tiger has nice, ready-made coupons at an affordable price (1.90 francs) for those who do not like to do crafts.

Do you know a plant fan who unfortunately doesn’t have a green thumb? Give him a cactus! Tall, round, small, large, with or without flowers – the choice is huge! They are probably the easiest houseplants to care for. You need to be careful when packing to avoid getting stung. At Jumbo you will find a wide range of cacti with a wide price range (from 15 to 50 francs).

Paintings of Swiss landscapes drawn in a subtle, pastel-coloured style are just the thing for those close to home or those who have just moved in and still have white walls that need decorating. The talented Vaudois artist Océane Haeni sells beautiful illustrations of Gruyères, Verbier, Lausanne or Zermatt (35 to 45 francs, depending on size).

In some people, stationery items trigger the secretion of serotonin. Small gratitude journals or bullet journals with stickers are popular in bookstores and concept stores. The popular “Burn after writing” diary (Fr. 19.90) full of funny entries is a big surprise. The goal is to write down the most unspeakable secrets, the most embarrassing moments, and the wildest dreams before burning (or hiding) the book. A good introspection exercise for those who don’t take themselves too seriously.

Book lovers tend to collect special editions of their favorite books. Potterheads (fans of the “Harry Potter” books) will undoubtedly be delighted with the beautifully illustrated versions of Harry Potter (59.90 francs). Artist Mina Lima has foldable drawings and 3D pages! A gift that some people will regret not keeping for themselves…

Another classic of the season that some people can’t get enough of is candles. One of the most beautiful creations of 2023, which is very popular among influencers, is the Sapin candle from the famous Diptyque brand. The small format is available from Bongénie Grieder for 45 Fr. The frosted pine scent is perfect for the cold season.

The end of the year is a great time to read cards to find out what 2024 will bring. Even if you don’t believe it, it can be a fun way to pass the time. Oracles or tarot cards feature incredible artwork in every style imaginable. Most bookstores carry a huge selection during the Christmas season. Therefore, all you have to do is choose the deck of cards that best suits the person you want to give a gift to. Two recommendations: “Radiating Wild Tarot” (39.90 francs) and “Sufi Tarot – The Path of the Heart” (35.90 francs).

What could be better than wrapping yourself up warm and watching a good Christmas movie? But horror! A warm blanket and hot tea are not enough, you are still cold. There is only one solution: Hot water bottle! Make your loved ones happy and ensure that they can spend warm winter evenings on the couch without freezing. The hot water bottle is available for 21.95 francs on Apfelkiste.ch.

Source : Blick