How to Make a Christmas Wish List

Wish lists for Christmas gift may seem a bit obliging or rude to some. However, they are a good way to avoid receiving any unnecessary gifts which will only end up in your closet. Christmas wish lists are especially suitable for families and couples, but they can also be applied by single people. Here are some tips when it comes to Christmas holiday lists.

First and foremost, don’t include items that are pure luxury. Instead, think of what you really need. Look around your home and see what you really miss. That can be a coffee machine or a small bathroom shelf, for example. Write everything down in a form of a list. Try not to be too picky by specifying colours or models.

Unlike single people, families need to organize their list in some way. A good idea would be to divide the gift ideas in separate columns – one for the kids, one for the parents, for the house (everything from kitchen utensils to paintings) and one more general for the entire family.

If there are some items on your list on which you want to lay special emphasis on without appearing too demanding, simply add a grading system. For instance, you can add 5 starts to the things you really want and need, and 2 to those which you can easily go without. However, avoid rating half of your list with the highest possible marks. That would only make your rating pointless.

If you really don’t know what you want for Christmas, do a little brainstorming. Singles can easily do that, because they don’t really need to show consideration for others. Families, on the other hand, need to organize a fam meeting and discuss their separate and joint wish lists. That may take some time and effort, so remember to be patient and open to compromises.

Single people may consider using some of the latest tech advances to prepare their Xmas list. Today, there are many websites which allow users to upload a wish list and send it to their friends. In addition, many of them offer free customizing options. Others make it possible for gift buyers to check out what present they plan to get. In that way, you will avoid any possible doubling of Christmas gifts. For families it is better to go traditional and simply use the snail mail. That is because their list is directed to a large variety of people – from relatives, family friends, school friends of the kids, colleagues of the parents, and etc. Some of them may not be open to the latest online technology.

These are the basics to which you should stick when you plan your Christmas wish list. No matter whether you have a large family or its just you, a holiday list can save you and your friends lots of trouble and time.

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