My family was always pretty reserved with each other. Years ago, I gave my brother for his birthday a small painting I had done and wrote a letter telling him how much I admired him. I went into detail about how he inspired me as a man, a father, an artist, and a human being. He died 5 months later, and I can’t tell you how much it still means to me that I told him all that when I did.
There are many good gifts what I have had. One Christmas my friend gave me CD full of music made by herself. She had been writing the lyrics and made melodys and she also sang. Her husband played different instruments. My son was about 6 year old and he wanted to make breakfast for me. I like porridge so he made porridge for me as a gift. He just didn't know measurements and there were plenty of porridge. We could not eat all of it. My son said that we could invite our neighbors to eat. 😂
I cared for my handicapped mother for 16 years. Even before this, however, I learned I was a breach baby and she was in labor for two days! I thought, MY (birth) day? What have I done to deserve special treatment on this day? Nothing. It is not really my day, it is her day! ... So, on every year on my birthday, starting years before her care, I would take her to dinner at her favorite restaurant, buy her a gift and her favorite flower, red roses, and tell her "Thank You for My Life". If anyone has an aging parent, this is the best gift a parent will absolutely love! 🌳
Local honey is a wonderful gift! Especially for those who suffer from hayfever as it helps to minimise symptoms. My dear old friend Joyce (RIP) used to give me jars of honey, propolis and wax/candles 💗🕯Some of my favourite gifts ever!!
We're new in Sweden, but indeed am giving my partner hand-knitted socks and my daughter a hand-knitted scarf 😊🎄 First time I've knitted socks (so proud of myself🫣)
Hand cream with wonderful and relaxing scents, best gift ever and even more because it is from a local small bussines that sell on line in marketplace. I keep buying from that small store for my christmas presents. 😊
With my husband we gave ourselves an air purifier. 😊 Otherwise we don't give presents to each other, just for our children and this year we don't exchange presents with my relatives. On my husband side a small circle of people get personalised yearly calendars with our childrens' photos because they really love that. And that's it!
I let my state park parking pass lapse and asked for a Parks & Recs gift card so I can renew. Gift cards can be really meaningful if more niche like this that acknowledge and support the recipient's values. I loved the suggestion of nice coffee or tea! Good suggestions!
This brings a smile to my face because minimalism and minimalist gift ideas sounds like an oxymoron but I understand what you are trying to do. This being Finland, I am curious why you do not mention going to the sauna as a gift idea. Merry Christmas!
I especially like your first suggestion, Seve: the handwritten letter. I’d love to receive that. This year I have planted favourite succulents and unusual flowering plants in simple pots to give (we live in the Southern hemisphere, so it is growing season). I hope to decorate each with a painted pebble. I have also made a Red Onion Marmalade batch or three… try it, it’s delicious!
Hand made soaps are wonderful but you need to be careful who you gift them to. I remember a Christmas long ago where our grandmother gave my older sister, she was 13 at the time, hand made soap. My sister was insulted. She commented: Is Grandma telling me I stink?
My family stopped giving anything but consumables years ago. We get together, share the food, drink and each other’s company. No expensive gifts that no one wants or needs no inexpensive gifts that if they really wanted they would have bought it for themselves. I think we have finally figured it out. But I like your ideas too.
What's the best gift you've ever received or given? 🎁😊
My family was always pretty reserved with each other. Years ago, I gave my brother for his birthday a small painting I had done and wrote a letter telling him how much I admired him. I went into detail about how he inspired me as a man, a father, an artist, and a human being. He died 5 months later, and I can’t tell you how much it still means to me that I told him all that when I did.
We've got a family photoshoot and I loved it!
There are many good gifts what I have had. One Christmas my friend gave me CD full of music made by herself. She had been writing the lyrics and made melodys and she also sang. Her husband played different instruments.
My son was about 6 year old and he wanted to make breakfast for me. I like porridge so he made porridge for me as a gift. He just didn't know measurements and there were plenty of porridge. We could not eat all of it. My son said that we could invite our neighbors to eat. 😂
A trip to Prague with my parents. From me, for them. My dad is quite old already and I want(ed) to make good memories with him and my mom.
I cared for my handicapped mother for 16 years. Even before this, however, I learned I was a breach baby and she was in labor for two days! I thought, MY (birth) day? What have I done to deserve special treatment on this day? Nothing. It is not really my day, it is her day! ... So, on every year on my birthday, starting years before her care, I would take her to dinner at her favorite restaurant, buy her a gift and her favorite flower, red roses, and tell her "Thank You for My Life". If anyone has an aging parent, this is the best gift a parent will absolutely love! 🌳
I'm a keen beekeeper, living in north Wales, UK. I give jars of my honey as Christmas presents. Everybody loves the honey.🐝🐝
Local honey is a wonderful gift! Especially for those who suffer from hayfever as it helps to minimise symptoms. My dear old friend Joyce (RIP) used to give me jars of honey, propolis and wax/candles 💗🕯Some of my favourite gifts ever!!
Please stay safe in this storm coming! And your dear bees! May God protect you all!
i’m jealous, I love honey!! 😋
Wow; I wish you were my friend!
Food is always a wonderful gift to give/receive. Ever since I became a minimalist, I've been receiving my favorite treats every Christmas. I love it!
We're new in Sweden, but indeed am giving my partner hand-knitted socks and my daughter a hand-knitted scarf 😊🎄 First time I've knitted socks (so proud of myself🫣)
Wonderful! 🥰 I am sure they'll like them :)
This gift list is a gift! Thank you, Seve, and wishing you a happy christmas! 🎄✨
Hand cream with wonderful and relaxing scents, best gift ever and even more because it is from a local small bussines that sell on line in marketplace. I keep buying from that small store for my christmas presents. 😊
A great list of minimalist gifts, best I’ve ever seen.
Thank you! 😊
Almost 50k subs! Growing FAST!!! Keep it up, Seve!
Thanks, Austin! Will do! 🙌
Thank you Seve for great list of lovely gifts❤
Thanks for watching and hope you got some inspiration! Happy holidays ❄️🥰
With my husband we gave ourselves an air purifier. 😊
Otherwise we don't give presents to each other, just for our children and this year we don't exchange presents with my relatives. On my husband side a small circle of people get personalised yearly calendars with our childrens' photos because they really love that. And that's it!
That's great! The calendar is a good one, especially if it's personalized like that 😊
Secrid wallets are great! Small and durable
I let my state park parking pass lapse and asked for a Parks & Recs gift card so I can renew. Gift cards can be really meaningful if more niche like this that acknowledge and support the recipient's values. I loved the suggestion of nice coffee or tea! Good suggestions!
This is a very helpful and thoughtful list. Thank you, Seve.
Glad it was helpful! 😊🙌
You are such an inspiration, Seve! Thanks for all your sharing!
Thank you so much 😊❤️
This brings a smile to my face because minimalism and minimalist gift ideas sounds like an oxymoron but I understand what you are trying to do. This being Finland, I am curious why you do not mention going to the sauna as a gift idea. Merry Christmas!
I especially like your first suggestion, Seve: the handwritten letter. I’d love to receive that. This year I have planted favourite succulents and unusual flowering plants in simple pots to give (we live in the Southern hemisphere, so it is growing season). I hope to decorate each with a painted pebble. I have also made a Red Onion Marmalade batch or three… try it, it’s delicious!
I definitely have to try that one day!!
Home-made gifts Seve! This year people are getting chicken and bacon pies and or milktarts!
Very nice! Thank you! 🌳
Kiitos vinkeistä😊
Hand made soaps are wonderful but you need to be careful who you gift them to. I remember a Christmas long ago where our grandmother gave my older sister, she was 13 at the time, hand made soap. My sister was insulted. She commented: Is Grandma telling me I stink?
Haha yeah I think that's a gift that suits adults better 😄
share homemade cookies or cakes with someone you love.
That's lovely! 😊
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My family stopped giving anything but consumables years ago. We get together, share the food, drink and each other’s company. No expensive gifts that no one wants or needs no inexpensive gifts that if they really wanted they would have bought it for themselves. I think we have finally figured it out.
But I like your ideas too.
That's awesome! Focusing on what truly matters ❤️