This year, give gifts that bring joy without taking up space. Here are 5 ideas for intangible, original gifts that are easy to give and perfect for placing under the tree.
5 Christmas gift ideas
This year, when you asked everyone what they’d like for Christmas, they all said the same thing: “Whatever you want… as long as it doesn’t take up space!” So here are 5 “zero clutter” gift ideas for your parents, siblings, and significant other…
The good news? Not only do they perfectly fit the original brief, but they’re also super easy to get! No need to brave the crowds in stores (and no risk of them not being delivered on time). All you have to do is print out a gift certificate at the office (promise, we won’t say a word) and slip it into an envelope to put under the tree.
Convinced? Then let’s get this gift-giving started!
Idea #1: A first paragliding experience
Sure, those souvenir photos might take up a little space on their phones… but that doesn’t really matter, does it?
To make them happy: your dad and your mom, to whom you always end up giving those “old people’s” gifts that are really boring when you think about it (even though, honestly, they’re not that old…)
A great alternative to yet another gardening tool that’ll end up rusting in the shed at the back of the garden (they’d rather use those indestructible pruning shears they bought in 1983—what can you do?)
Budget: starting at 80 euros for a tandem paragliding flight
Idea #2: A (really good) dinner
Or an ultra-indulgent brunch. Or lunch with a view of the mountains. Or a deliciously complex cocktail served with small plates of sophisticated finger food. As long as the recipient’s mouth waters when they open their gift certificate, you’ve won!
To treat your partner, an excellent actor when it comes to complimenting you on the meals you prepare for them with lots of love (but little talent, let’s be honest…)
A great alternative to that kitchen appliance that looks great but will end up at the back of a cupboard (next to its buddy, the infamous bread maker)
Budget: a gift affordable for every budget. Depending on what’s left in your bank account at the end of the month, treat them to a decadent fondue, a refined three-course meal, or a true gastronomic experience at a renowned chef’s table.
Idea #3: A massage (or a facial)
The upside is that the recipient won’t hold it against you if both of you had the same idea (a double massage? Double the fun!).
Perfect for exhausted new parents (and pair it with a babysitting voucher so they can enjoy this time together without worrying about who’s going to watch their little one during their wellness getaway).
A great alternative to that massage roller that gets abandoned quickly because “this thing doesn’t work!”
Budget: varies depending on the treatment you choose to give (really want to spoil them? Go for a premium body or facial treatment; really want to spoil them… but a bit tight on cash? A pass to a spa with a jacuzzi/sauna/steam room will work just as well)
Idea #4: A zip-line ride over snow-capped mountains
When someone says “130 km/h,” do you think “the speed limit on the highway”? That’s true, but that’s not all…
For your brother or sister who keeps telling anyone who’ll listen that “2027 is the year of challenges! It’s time to step out of your comfort zone!”
A great alternative to that self-help book that will be devoured on a rainy day (before gathering dust on the shelf reserved for books read quickly and forgotten just as fast…)
Budget: €60 per person (€40 with the Essential Pass; included in the Premium Pass)
Idea #5: A private off-piste skiing lesson
It’s true that 425 km of groomed ski trails is a bit tight for a week-long vacation.
To make your son happy—who’s grown the same mustache as Enak Gavaggio (or your daughter, who dreams of having Sophie Lechasseur’s flow in the powder).
A great alternative to: that shaving kit he would have stopped using after a week anyway (setting the alarm earlier… for a mustache? No way!) / That super-stylish pair of sunglasses she would have lost anyway (you know your little girl like the back of your hand)
Budget: starting at €220 for a half-day of off-piste skiing
