Tis’ the season to start preparing your Christmas gifts! As the time of joy, sharing and laughter approaches, we need to be ready – no more last minute shopping and competing with other shoppers! We mean, why struggle when you can plan now?
However, when it comes to deciding on presents for our parents, we might get a little stumped. After all, our parents tend to be the one providing for us, so what are we supposed to give to them? Well, look no further – because we’ve compiled a short list of suggestions that might make this task easier for you!
1. Back Massager
We’re all busy people, and your parents are no exception to that. Why not offer them a gift that will help them destress and soothe their body aches? A back massager is the perfect item to provide a calming holiday season to your parents. If they ever feel like their back aches are worse than usual after a particularly tiring day, they can come home to the most fitting gift from their precious child.
Can be ordered from: Shopee
2. Bespoke Travel Adventures Map
If your parents have travelled a lot, this hand-drawn map would be perfect for them. A customised piece of art, filled with memories of the places that they’ve been to. It’s a beautiful way to remember their travels and look forward to more of their adventures. Once they’ve gone on more trips, you can order them a new print!
Can be ordered from: Places and Spaces art co.
3. We’re Not Really Strangers (Family Edition)
What better time to reconnect than during this holiday season? Gift your parents a set of this popular card game “We’re Not Really Strangers (Family Edition)”. Have a cosy Christmas night together, and get to know each other better with this game. It’s created to help improve relationships and features carefully designed questions, meant to open up meaningful conversations. Use this as a way to become closer to your parents, who may sometimes feel like strangers to you.
Can be ordered from: We’re Not Really Strangers
4. Pickleball Set
You might have heard of pickleball recently, with its popularity spiking and many events featuring this new-yet-familiar sport. So for those of you with sporty parents, why not get them a pickleball set? It’s a simple sport that isn’t too strenuous, yet offers a good workout for everyone involved. All around, it’s a beneficial and enjoyable gift for your parents!
Can be ordered from: Shopee
5. Photo Book
Feeling sentimental and want to look back on pictures together? Why not put together a photobook of your own, filled with precious memories of you and your parents? Flip though special moments together, from birthdays, graduations, parties and more, in a single book, packed with sentiment. While old school, it’s a wonderfully heartfelt gift for the people who raised you.
Can be ordered from: Photobook Malaysia
6. Yit Foh Coffee
Coming from the state of Sabah, this locally made coffee is rich in flavour, and smooth on the tongue. It’s a simple yet satisfying gift for all the caffeine loving parents out there. A little coffee to soothe the soul, made better by the fine quality of ingredients used. This is the perfect gift for parents who aren’t looking for complicated or grand presents.
Can be ordered from: Yit Foh Coffee
7. Fine Wine
With Christmas, comes parties – and now for those all grown up, you can sip on some fine wine with your parents. Gift them with a little something to enjoy during the holiday season, and spice up their lives with some high quality alcohol, a small luxury for them to appreciate. Who knows, maybe they’ll let you have some of it too.
Can be ordered from: Wine and Liquor Warehouse
8. Apple Watch Series 10
What can’t this watch do? With audio playback, snorkelling features, water temperature measurement, and more, the latest of Apple’s watches is here – and it is better than all its predecessors. Featuring sleek and thinner designs, this watch is perfect for sporty and adventurous parents. It’s great for travel, and even aiding your parents while they’re having some underwater fun. All in all, a wonderful option that can keep up with an adrenaline junkies’ lifestyle.
Can be ordered from: Apple
9. iPhone 16
With Christmas, and subsequently the new year around the corner, now is the perfect time to gift your parents something luxurious. New year, new phone – what better option than the Apple iPhone 16. Are your parents interested in photography? With new controls, taking photos has never been easier. Even amateur photographers can produce beautiful pictures, with stunning compositions! All in all, this will be a worthy investment for your parents.
Can be ordered from: Apple
10. Quality Time
While it might sound cliché, Christmas is a time of reunion and giving. Sometimes what our parents want is just to see us and spend some time with us. Working all year round and rarely visiting our parents leaves them worried – so when we have time to relax during the holidays, we should carve out time for them as well.
This Christmas, if you’re really stumped, and can’t think of anything to give them, try taking them out for a little bonding session. Catch up over a meal – your treat! Or book appointments at a spa where you can relax and just spend some good ol’ quality time with your parents.
Janae Lee contributed to this article.
