With December upon us, the festive holiday spirit takes over. The Christmas decorations, the Christmas tree, Santas everywhere, and the overall surrounding atmosphere. This time of the year is all about traditions, and buying gifts for your loved ones is definitely one of them. If your Santa has to stick to a budget this year, don’t fret, an impressive gift doesn’t have to cost much. We’ve got you covered with an array of practical, fun presents on a budget.

#1 A Gift Basket

You can create the perfect gift all by yourself. Buy a basket or a crate and fill it with thoughtful, simple gifts. These could be your loved one’s favourite chocolates, ginger cookies, a greeting card, and a photo of you together in a beautiful frame.

#2 Concert Tickets

You can buy two tickets to attend a Christmas concert or a festival together. They don’t even have to be Christmas-related; you can buy concert tickets for their favourite artist. Check out our calendar for some ideas.

#3 A Gift Card

Getting a prepaid gift card with is an excellent idea for the shopaholics. AlShaya’s gift card offers you options from a variety of stores such as American Eagle, H&M, Debenhams, Mother Care, Payless, The Body Shop, Claire’s, and more. Azadea also offers the Qanz card that you can use at Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, and other outlets.

#4 A Flask or a Shaker Bottle

If your friend is a fitness freak, then flasks and shaker bottles are a super cool option too.

#5 A Beanie or a Scarf

In this cold weather, a wool scarf with Christmas patterns or a beanie in their favourite colour would be very thoughtful and wintery.

#6 Stationary

If your friend loves reading or writing, you can get them a book, a notebook, a planner, or an agenda. Make sure to check out these cool planners for 2020.

#7 A Pair of Socks

Patterned socks are still trendy, so it will be super cool to get your friend a Christmas-themed pair.

#8 Customised Silver Necklace/Bracelet

Customising a necklace or a bracelet with your friend’s name engraved on it would be a great personalised gift for the ladies.

#9 Netflix Subscription

On a cosy winter night, all we need is a box of hot pizza, a blanket, and a good movie. Purchasing a Netflix subscription for your loved one would definitely count as a lovely gesture.

#10 A Thermal Mug

It’s getting colder every day, and one of this weather’s essentials is a cup of coffee or hot chocolate to drink on your way to work or college. Thermal travel mugs come with various price tags so you can choose one that suits your budget.