Despite what most people will tell you, this Christmas we don’t want what some would call a “physical” gift as much as something else. So, what do all of us really want for Christmas this year. Believe it or not, after a bit of little research, it’s actually things you can’t buy in your typical store where you would usually do your Christmas shopping.
The Mike & Carla Morning Show brought this up this morning. Since we are on our third Christmas since the start of the pandemic . . . and so for a lot of people, solo at-home gifts like books and video games aren’t going to cut it anymore. According to a recent article put out by CISION, most people are hoping to find “experiences” wrapped under the Christmas tree this season!
However, here is the key, we are all looking for something that we can “share” with someone else! We actually want to get out, do something, and be able to enjoy it with someone special…and isn’t that what Christmas is all about?
So what are some of those “experiences” we are looking for this holiday season? Think about all the things you would love to do or to do again, but this time it’s all paid for! Although it didn’t make the Top 5, a tour of a great museum was on the list…clearly not a “favorite”, but clearly someone thought that would be awesome.
Now a “couples” massage came to mind and that didn’t even make the Top 10, but we’re sure a lot of people with the stress of this past year could use a relaxing massage at some point in the new year! Tickets came up, but not to a sporting event…think of all the sporting events that go on in your town and how cool would that be to get a VIP experience to see your local team? Just another idea to plan out for that someone special.
We imagine the bottom line here is to give that someone in your life an experience that they normally wouldn’t bother to take or even pay for themselves. So, what are the Top 5 “experiences” people are looking for as Christmas gifts? Well, to find that out, scroll through below and find out for yourself.
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#5 BEER OR WINE TASTING
You would have thought this would rank higher, but giving someone special tickets to a wine or beer tasting made the list and why not! It’s something that maybe we just wouldn’t do on our own and if you have a big event coming up, tickets to it just might be the perfect gift for that person who does indeed love beer or wine! With that reasoning, it comes in at #5 on the list!
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#4 FOOD TOUR OR COOKING CLASS
This might be a great surprise for your parents or that couple who you do everything with! Anything to do with food is great…whether it’s a “food tour” or a “cooking class”, both are home runs when it comes to a Christmas gift…so with that said, it comes in at #4 on the list!
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#3 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: BOATING, SKIING OR HIKING
Here something that you might want to think about giving that special someone…and outdoor activity! You just have to make sure to really know this person and what they like to do! Hiking is fun, even skiing for that matter, but boating seems to be a favorite…especially when you don’t have to do the work. Just sit back and enjoy…this is why we think it comes in at #3!
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#2 TICKETS TO A CONCERT OR SHOW
Do you know how many birds you can kill with one gift like this? You have concert tickets, beer, wine, an unbelievable experience…you just have to make sure you get tickets to see the right show! This is an awesome gift and no wonder why it came in at #2 on the list!
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#1 SURPRISE TRAVEL
Here ya go…#1 on the list is “Surprise Travel”! For example, 63% of people surveyed said they would be like to receive “surprise travel” . . . so maybe tickets or just a plan to go somewhere with family or friends in the future. Uh yeah! Most of us would right? Image Christmas morning opening your gift to find that your kids bout you a vacation to your favorite spot in the world! Okay, we can dream, but that’s it…the Top 5 things we really want for Christmas this year
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