Gift giving could be considered an art form; while some people don’t care for it, others could spend countless hours trying to find the best present for each of their loved ones, and their work often leaves the latter in awe. Whether because of how funny, thoughtful, or surprising the gifts are, it’s clear that their personal Santa really put time and effort into it.
Today, we want to celebrate such people, so we combed through the internet to find some of the best examples of gift giving done well. Scroll down to find pictures of everything from Nicolas Cage-themed presents to touching gestures and creative wrapping, and get yourself into the holiday spirit.
As A Joke, I Said I Wanted A Painting Of My Dog. Received This As An Early Christmas Present
My Mother-In-Law’s Christmas Gift To Me
“Shirtception” – My Favorite Gift Every Year From My Brother. We’re Now At Level 9
While looking for gifts for our loved ones, we usually hope to find something they would really enjoy or would find useful (or would at least have a good laugh about, as quite a few recipients of the gifts on this list likely did). But as fun as gifts are, no matter how big or small, they are just a part of what makes the holidays special.
According to the author of several books on Santa, expert in children’s rights, and Professor of Healthcare Studies at Salem State University, Yvonne M. Vissing, the joyful season should be all about community building and interpersonal bonding. “That is the spirit of joy and loving kindness that we should cultivate all year around,” she told Bored Panda in a recent interview. “It has little to do with presents, but gifts can be symbolic representation of the fact we care.”
Best Christmas Gift Ever, Thanks Ma
As An Early Christmas Gift, My Sister’s Boyfriend Got Her A Renaissance Portrait Of Their Dog. I Think He Chose The Perfect Picture
In many people’s heads, giving gifts is associated with Santa Claus, the beloved character in a red suit that might bring you something special for Christmas, if you were good throughout the year. But according to the expert, the character emerged during the winter solstice celebrations in order to bond the community together—to share food, play games, sing, basically to keep up the spirits and help people through the difficult dark times.
“Santas by different names have always emerged around the globe,” Vissing told Bored Panda. “Despite our differences, all around the world we have much more in common than we may think.”