What's inside: Ours contained a selection of little wind-up music boxes that each play a different Christmas tune.

You could either visit local stores and search for specific toys for certain people to match their interests and personalities or gather a collection of items that fit with your Christmas decor theme. What's inside: Ours contained half a dozen traditional toy soldier Christmas decorations which can be hung on a Christmas tree. Prepare paper: Using scissors, mark your paper at each end so it's easier to pull. You can also cut small diamond shapes out of the paper.

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They certainly look smart and are made from recycled paper, but we can't comment on the gifts that come inside. Beauty doesn’t just stop at makeup, however. Skincare products, perfume and jewellery can all be great gift ideas. What's inside: Ours contained grown up gifts including a candle, shampoo bar, small jar of chutney, wild flower seeds and tea bags. Working days for despatch are Monday to Friday only and excludes Saturdays, Sundays and all UK public holidays. Alpine Forest Wine Charms, a festive pinecone candle, a tightly rolled beautiful berry apron could each make great surprise gifts. You can browse our Christmas gift ideas by personality, so you can find the right thing for your recipients. Would they appreciate a novelty gift or would a little sweet treat be more appropriate?

With skincare, include mini lip balms, hand cream and little moisturisers to give everybody a mini spa experience and offer them something calm and replenishing. Tiny perfume bottles can also be a sweet idea as you can assign different scents to different people and jewellery like rings and bracelets can be a lovely sign of friendship. Not to mention that there are a plethora of hair accessories you can include as well, from hair clips to funky hats. Sample Joke: What did the Christmas tree say to the decoration? Aren't you tired of hanging around?