What makes an ideal Christmas gift? Showing your friend, colleague or loved one that you thought about them! Perhaps an elegant promotional item for your best customer? Or a cruiser bike for a biking aficionado? Quality wine for a wine connoisseur? Or a customised golfing gift for a golfing fanatic?

Everyone’s different, so there’s no easy rule! Traditionally Christmas is a time for family gatherings and festive dinners with delicious food. Aside from the religious aspects, you can spread the love around by showing how much you care about the people in your life.

Getting a personalised gift really shows someone that you thought about them, and really makes your gift stand out as something special rather than ordinary. A good friend of mine is a devout environmentalist. I’ve found a selection of stylish reusable grocery bags that he will totally love! I know he will give most of them out to his friends and colleagues so that they can all do their bit to look after environment.

Another friend is a top hockey player and will be blown away when he sees what I have for him… a personalised chocolate hockey stick with a Mark Lemieux’s autograph! I wonder if he’ll eat it at all, or if he’ll choose to keep it as a momento!

Whatever you get your loved ones for Christmas, remember is the thought that counts. So make it a great thought!