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5 Practical Christmas Gifts That Are Perfect For The New Normal
For this holiday season, opt for gifts that your loved ones can use.
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | November 14, 2020
See five gifts that will help your loved ones navigate the new normal!
As the holiday season nears, many are excited to celebrate Christmas. However, old Christmas traditions such as door-to-door caroling, Christmas parties, and Christmas shopping will be affected this year because of the ongoing pandemic. In terms of gift giving, more people are seeking practical and pandemic-friendly Christmas gifts for their loved ones. Need ideas for Christmas gifts that people will find useful? Check out the list below!
1. Pocket Sterilizers
Aside from surfaces, the UV Care pocket sterilizers can disinfect gadgets, door knobs, toys, and other personal items.
Image: UV Care Website
Besides carrying hand sanitizers and alcohol, having a UV light for disinfecting things and surfaces will come in handy. Your loved ones who want extra protection against germs would love a gift like UV Care’s Pocket Sterilizer. The UV light has an ability to kill 99.9% of harmful allergens, germs, bacteria, and viruses. It is also doctor-recommended, chemical-free, and lab-tested.
2. Embroidered Reusable Face Masks
Where to buy: Herencia on Facebook
Price: PhP350 each
Proceeds from the face masks will help the livelihood of Filipino artisans.
Image: Herencia PH Facebook Page
Even if your Christmas celebration will be different under the new normal, there’s no denying that the Filipino Christmas spirit is still alive. These four-ply free size Paskong Pinoy masks from Herencia showcase symbols of Filipino Christmas. Made by heritage artisans, the masks feature six embroidered designs: as belen (nativity), parol (ornamental lantern), simbang gabi (night mass), regalo (gift), mag-ina (mother and child), and maligayang pasko (Merry Christmas).
3. Kimono Cover-up PPE
The kimono can be worn as a v-neck, open robe, or high-neck.
Image: Common Room PH Website
A locally-made reusable personal protective equipment will be an excellent present for those who frequently go out for work, groceries, and other errands. Gouache’s Marikina-made cover-up which functions as a PPE comes in a breathable, washable, water-repellent material. Design-wise, the PPE comes in a stylish kimono silhouette in six colors: brick (red), navy blue, olive, pale mint, royal blue, and sandstone (brown).
4. Touchless Hand Extension
Where to buy: Wander Skye website, https://www.wanderskye.com
Price: PhP295
This “handy” tool lessens contact with frequently-touched surfaces.
Image: Wander Skye Website
In addition to sanitizers and UV rays, a hand extension will also be useful to those who want to eliminate unnecessary contact with frequently touched surfaces. The Touchless Hand Extension 2.0 can be used to push or touch surfaces, open door handles, and push elevator buttons and ATM buttons. It is made from a durable zinc alloy that can be cleaned with a cloth and sanitizer.
5. Tropicana Fruits Basket
Where to buy: Flower Delivery Philippines website, https://flowerdeliveryphilippines.net
Price: PhP4,000
A fruit gift basket would be a great source of nutrition.
Image: Flower Delivery Philippines Website
Food has always been a popular choice as a Christmas gift, and during this pandemic, food baskets are not only a thoughtful gift but also a practical option. Besides canned goods, a basket full of healthy snacks or fruits is a good idea since these types of food can boost the immune system. For a fruit basket that is filled with fresh picks, check out the large Tropicana basket from Flower Delivery Philippines, which includes apples, grapes, pineapples, oranges, pears, and kiwi.
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Make sure your loved ones are safe with these gifts built for the new normal.
About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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