The Chronicle

Gifts they’ll thank you for

- With Sarah Barnes

CHRISTMAS is the perfect time for exchanging gifts at holiday parties, sang Frank Sinatra. Christmas shopping is a ritual that can become more of a burden each year than a festive tradition. So here are some merry little gift ideas that you can wrap and place under the tree, stress free. What to buy the traveller

He is the active and adventurou­s soul at Christmas, sourcing the perfect tree, taking snowy road trips or skiing down glistening white mountains. Offerings that are both thoughtful and practical are a must. A Polaroid camera to capture those festive memories, headphones to blare out Christmas carols or a flask for a warming tipple. What to buy young at heart

Whether you are one or 92 you can still hold that childlike Christmas spirit. This is the one who on Christmas morning is the first awake, and handing out presents in a Santa’s hat. Perhaps a good Christmas book, family board game or a garish Christmas jumper that will not be taken off while joyously hanging up new Christmas ornaments on the tree. What to buy the stylish one

She is the champagne sipper who sings Santa Baby by an open fire. A little luxury can always be given at Christmas and anything sparkly will be gracefully received. Possibly a necklace or clutch bag to wear at an elegant Christmas drinks party or a luxurious body lotion to smooth onto her skin after a day of frolicking in a new bikini.

1 Country Road Clark Weekender duffle bag, $249, davidjones.com.au, 2 Monopoly: Sydney Edition, $49.95, gamesparad­ise.com.au, 3 Beats Ep On Ear Headphone in blue, $139.95, davidjones.com.au, 4 Vauxhall choker in black, $129, mimco.com.au, 5 Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm, 120ml for $39, Aesop.com, 6 Christmas Jumper with Polar Bears, $59, asos.com, 7 Caribbean Kool Bikini, $169.90, seafolly.com.au

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