When it comes to choosing the perfect gift for friends and family, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choice. This is especially true here in Hong Kong because we tend to be spoiled for choice to the degree that narrowing our options becomes a real challenge. This is no surprise because we have amazing access to a huge amount of goods, from food, to clothing, to cosmetics and toiletries to jewellery and watches - and much more!
In fact, many people who are visitors to Hong Kong are pleasantly surprised by the variety of choices on offer when they go to do some shopping. As there is so much choice available to us in HK, one of the best ways to go about choosing gifts for family and friends is to put together a hamper. A gift hamper is simply a box, baslet, or other container that has been filled with a selection of products that is given as a gift.
It is common to see wicker baskets or wooden boxes used, but you can use anything as a container for your hamper and the container itself can even be a part of the gift; think along the lines of picnic baskets and you’ll see what we mean. Many gift hampers will follow a particular theme and will be filled with a certain kind of product which makes it easy to pick something that is perfect for the person who will be receiving it. If you like the sound of giving hampers to friends and family to celebrate a holiday or special occasion, here are some ideas to get your started.
Christmas
This Christmas, you can make your gifting a much simpler process by choosing hampers for your nearest and dearest. They are the perfect gift for individuals as well as couples and families, and it is easy to find one that is festive enough for the holiday season. A popular option would be to choose a food-themed hamper as a Christmas gift, and this is because Christmas is a time when most of us like to enjoy our favourite foods as well as some treats that we may not eat throughout the rest of the year.
You can fill Christmas hampers with festive treats such as candies, cakes, nuts and bottles of wine. There really are no rules as to what you can include, just make sure you pick a hamper that contains things that the recipient will enjoy. For an extra special touch, choose a hamper that is adorned in festive colours such as green, red and gold, and look out for ones with festive embellishments.
Wedding gifts
Weddings are some of the most important occasions we will celebrate but choosing wedding gifts can be particularly difficult. Traditionally you would buy homeware for the newly wed couple to make their transition into living together easier. These days, people tend to already live together before they get married and so will have everything they need at home.
Gift hampers can be a wonderful way to make the new couple feel special and appreciated, and they can really be tailored to their preferences. Food hampers are great gifts for wedding couples because they mean they will have some delicious treats to enjoy in the run up to or just after their wedding celebrations when they are likely to be feeling quite tired.
Birthday hampers
IF you want to get a friend or family member something a little different for their birthday, why not pick out a hamper full of their favourite goodies? For someone who is into skincare, you could pick a hamper of various luxury cosmetics and toiletries. A popular choice for skincare fans would be a facial moisturiser, a high end SPF that will protect their skin from sun damage, a soothing eye cream, a gentle gel cleanser and a hydrating serum.
For someone who loves books, why not choose a hamper full of the current bestsellers of their favourite genre, or a hamper with collectors’ editions of their favourite works? The possibilities are endless and there is no shortage of choice when it comes to choosing the perfect gift hamper in Hong Kong.
Resources:
- Hamper HK - Odoo
- Christmas Trees - Ameba Ownd
- Christmas Wreaths - Mataroa