8 Christmas Gift Ideas for a Loved One Living Abroad
8 Christmas Gift Ideas For Loved Ones |
With the volatility of this passing year, a majority have a loved one who has moved across the seas in search of greener pastures. We miss them and we love them but how do we show that love from thousands of miles away?
It is a challenging thing to give a gift to someone who lives abroad. However, it is not impossible so don’t let the distance stop you.
Whether it’s a family member, a lover or a best friend, here are 8 ideal gifts to show them love this Christmas season.
1. Food From Home
A taste of home is a wonderfully nostalgic gift and if your loved one is a foodie they’re going to really appreciate this gift.
You can find a restaurant in their vicinity that sells food from your country and order it for them as a surprise. Nigerian restaurants can often be found in European countries, so order them a plate of Jollof rice or some pounded yam with egusi sauce.
If that doesn’t work, you can ship them a box of non-perishable foods that they usually wouldn’t find in their new area. Along with some directions or a cookbook so that they can recreate their favorite meals from home.
2. Subscription
We live in a world dominated by subscriptions; be it Netflix or iTunes, we have at least one monthly obligation.
One of the easiest gifts you can give to someone far away is to pay for a subscription for them. You can try to make sure it’s something that they use often. And for a more long-lasting present, you can add them to your family plan so they get a free subscription or at least shared payment.
3. An Experience
Migrating to another country can be scary and expensive. For an ex-pat they’re too busy settling down to do anything fun or interesting.
This is where you come in. You can gift them a fun experience; a day at the spa, tickets to a sports game or a day at an escape room. Something fun and exciting that they wouldn’t think of doing on their own.
There are ways to book such experiences online.
4. Something Sentimental from Home
You can send them something sentimental from home. An old diary or photo album, to look at when they are missing their old country. You can go the non-traditional way of giving gifts. It’s sure to surprise them and leave a smile on their face.
5. Digital Content
Why not something you made digitally? A fun video, pictures or even something more old school like a playlist. This is completely free, all it costs is your imagination.
This is also a great gift to make your loved one smile.
6. Pay a Bill
Moving to a new country is expensive and if they’re coming from a third-world country to a first-world country, living would be expensive too.
You can gift them this year by easing some of the financial pressure on them by helping to pay a bill or two.
7. Love Letters
A sweet letter detailing how much you miss this loved one and all the reasons you love them is a lovely gift. Though it is not Christmas-inspired, it’s still a nice way to put a smile on someone’s face this holiday season.
8. A Visit
Saving the best for last, the best present you can give that loved one so far away from home is the gift of your presence. Pay them a visit and spend the holidays together. Merry Christmas in advance!
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