Pre-Christmas time – actually the most wonderful time of the year. But between mulled wine evenings and Christmas decorations, one task often follows another. Gift shopping in particular can quickly become a rush if the wish list is long but time is short. We'll show you how to plan your Christmas shopping well and, above all, stay relaxed. Here are our five tips to ensure that giving gifts to your loved ones is stress-free and enjoyable.
Tip 1: Planning is everything
Santa Claus also knows: Nothing works without a wish list! Follow the example of the professional and plan your gift shopping well in advance. Ask family and friends about their wishes or, best of all, collect gift ideas all year round.
Our tip: From the 1st of Advent, create a list of your loved ones and possible gift ideas. This means you can not only choose gifts in peace, but also benefit from offers. And best of all: tick off names as soon as a gift is purchased - that's a lot of fun.
2nd tip: Shop online instead of offline
Don't want to go to crowded department stores? Then just shop online!
Digitally, you not only have the opportunity to shop for gifts stress-free and around the clock, but you can also easily compare the prices from different providers. But be careful: Pay attention to shipping times, especially if you order shortly before Christmas. Many shops now also offer the option of sending gifts directly to the recipient - with a greeting card and festive packaging. Saves time and nerves!
Our insider tip for online shopping: Klarna! In the Klarna app's numerous partner shops you will find everything that is on your loved one's wish list - there is a lot to discover, especially when it comes to beauty and fragrance gifts. The best thing: With Klarna you can shop from the comfort of your own home, without long queues at the checkout. You also benefit fromflexible payment optionsand decide for yourself whether you want to pay immediately or in up to 30 days. If something doesn't go according to plan, you can simply report the problem and suspend payment.
By the way: If you have all your presents delivered to your home, you can also think about the parcel delivery people during the stressful Advent season. Maybe there is a little something hidden in all the packages for them.
3rd tip: Shop smart – and save
With the right planning, you can not only shop for your gifts more sustainably, but you can also save money. If you shop strategically, it's best to use discounts - for example on Black Friday - or vouchers or offers. Our tip: With Klarna you get up to 12 percent in selected partner shops such as Sephora, Douglas, Westwing, Connox and many moreCashback*credited directly to your credit - making Christmas shopping twice as much fun!
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4th tip: Give creatively and sustainably
Often it is the small, lovingly selected gifts that bring the most joy. If you want to shop consciously and sustainably for Christmas, it's worth getting creative. It doesn't always have to be the perfectly packaged gift from the store or online shop. How about an experience gift or something homemade, for example a hand-knitted scarf? Second-hand shops are also real treasure troves for special treasures. And maybe give smaller shops or local suppliers a chance this year - you can often find unique, eco-friendly gifts that aren't made for mass production.
5. Tip: Share mental load: shared gifts & shared tasks
Christmas shopping quickly becomes stressful when you have to think about everything and every little thing. To make the pre-Christmas season more relaxed, share the "mental load" with your family or friends. Shared gifts can be a relief for everyone. Especially when it comes to larger gifts, it's worth organizing something together. This not only saves time, thoughts and money, but also fulfills a big wish of the recipient.
Our tip: Share the tasks of Christmas shopping, for example with your partner, and combine the shopping with a trip together for more anticipation and less hecticness.
Christmas shopping is fun, but it can also be stressful. Between all the shopping and preparations in the run-up to Christmas, give yourself a break - and enjoy a punch at the Christmas market. Because the Advent season should and can be contemplative for you too. And when you're rested and recovered, it's best to shop to find special treasures for your loved ones. Happy shopping!
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