Just as not all people are the same, not all people want the same gifts. Taking the time to learn the love language of your loved ones can allow you to give the best gift possible this Christmas. This Christmas, think the love language of your various loved ones, and get them the gift they truly desire.
1. Words Of Affirmation
Fill a jar with inspirational quotes and words of encouragement.
Create a book filled with notes from close friends and family.
Give an encouragement box to be opened when your loved one has a bad day.
Make a journal or planner with hand-written notes of validation on each day.
2. Acts Of Service
Give a coupon book filled with chores or helpful tasks.
Cook a meal for your loved one on a special occasion.
Make a promise to be cleaner or take on a new task that you would not normally do.
If you are far away, promise to send a certain amount of letters or emails to your loved ones back home.
3. Receiving Gifts
Take time to think of a thoughtful gift involving things you know about the person in particular.
Give a gift that the person has been wanting for a long time, but cannot usually justify buying for him/herself.
Scroll through your loved ones Amazon wishlist/Pinterest/social media accounts to see the kinds of things that they have their eyes on.
Keep a list of stuff your loved one likes whenever you are with them so, by Christmas-time, you have ideas of what to get them.
4. Quality Time
Give a gift card to take the two of you out to lunch or dinner.
Plan a day for just the two of you without electronics or distractions.
Sign up for a club or activity together.
Fill a container with popsicle sticks that have activities to do together. Promise to do a certain number of activities per month.
Make a calendar with pre-filled dates of when the two of you are spending time together.
5. Physical Touch
A large pillow or stuffed animal for when you are too far to hug them.
A keychain or piece of jewelry that your loved one can touch when you are far away.
Promise a back rub or massage for when your loved one is extremely stressed.
Give a movie night with popcorn, a movie of their choice, and other cute movie things. Movies are a good time for affectionate people to be close to the ones they love.
Hopefully these ideas can inspire some thoughtful gifts for those you care about the most this Christmas. Make sure you take the time to give people what they really want for Christmas: a thoughtful gift from their favorite person, YOU!
