What to give as a gift?

[glo]

Hi all

I seem to be writing these kind of threads regularly at Christmas and Eid.

Our Muslim neighbours just brought us a Christmas gift and card.

Those of you who have been around for a while might remember that it was this family who caused me to find out more about Islam in the first place ... because I felt so humbled when they gave us a Christmas present 2 years ago.

Ever since then we have exchanged gifts at Christmas and Eid.

And - as always - I am wondering what gift may be appropriate to give.
My son suggests a nice candle. What do you think about that?
Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

 

['Abd al-Baari]

Hey,

A candle seems like a good idea :thumbs_up but remember its the thought that counts

 

[mariam.]

I think the BOOKs are the most wonderful gift .. at least on my behalf kay:

 

[Pk_#2]

Hi all

I seem to be writing these kind of threads regularly at Christmas and Eid.

Our Muslim neighbours just brought us a Christmas gift and card.

Those of you who have been around for a while might remember that it was this family who caused me to find out more about Islam in the first place ... because I felt so humbled when they gave us a Christmas present 2 years ago.

Ever since then we have exchanged gifts at Christmas and Eid.

And - as always - I am wondering what gift may be appropriate to give.
My son suggests a nice candle. What do you think about that?
Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

That sounds lovely!

Peace be upon those who follow guidance.

 

[glo]

Thanks, you three.

Mariam, books are a good idea, but I don't feel I know the family well enough to give books (Books are somewhat more personal)
Besides, I don't think they speak much English, and books in Urdu may not so easy to come by in a hurry ...

In the previous two years I gave them some home-baked things. I just wanted to give something else for a change ...

Any other thoughts?

 

[Pk_#2]

Thanks, you three.

Mariam, books are a good idea, but I don't feel I know the family well enough to give books (Books are somewhat more personal)
Besides, I don't think they speak much English, and books in Urdu may not so easy to come by in a hurry ...

In the previous two years I gave them some home-baked things. I just wanted to give something else for a change ...

Any other thoughts?

Material things are really.. (hmm)

Something from the heart always goes a long way, even if it's just a few words, go and have a chat with them, obviously if they are busy you shouldn't

I duno, Peace.

 

[gladTidings]

I think candles are great for a gift idea, you can get allsorts colours, shapes and sizes, great for use as just ornaments (like the really pretty ones that you dont want to use) or the scented ones. I have coffee ones with actual coffee grains in them, vanilla and cinnaman; quite a powerful collection. I also received a gift with lavender, rose, sandlewood and green tea incense sticks with this clay holder. Candles and incense sticks... very romantic hmm lol.

Anyway another suggestion is an indoor plant, theres plenty of festive ones at the moment. Maybe with some chocolates or you could go all the way and get them some asian sweets, afew ghulab jamuns would certainly impress them

I myself love buying gifts and usually get it right Alhamdullilah. I also agree that books are usually personal unless its a gardening book and maybe a recipe book (If you know of their hobbies).

Anyway good luck searching x

 

[mariam.]

Thanks, you three.

Mariam, books are a good idea, but I don't feel I know the family well enough to give books (Books are somewhat more personal)
Besides, I don't think they speak much English, and books in Urdu may not so easy to come by in a hurry ...

In the previous two years I gave them some home-baked things. I just wanted to give something else for a change ...

Any other thoughts?

mmm, If they have a children .. you can present them a family game like scrabble or some thing, I think this could be a nice gift for the whole family.

my mum present me one this Eid

 

[muslim1]

Yes I agree with Umma Wasat. The best thing you can offer is the thing you feel it is coming from your heart, whatever it is. :smile:

Things coming from heart goes directly to heart. :smile:eace:

 

[chacha_jalebi]

if your really look to splash out the money then anyone would love a ps3

 

[Ali.]

if your really look to splash out the money then anyone would love a ps3

PS3 LOL! kay:

Hmm..I dunno. Candle sounds good though, as mentioned above. :thumbs_up

 

[truemuslim]

nah if they got kids juss gettem like a hmm.... x....box....360?...


oooorrrr...not as good...





wii?



if dats too expensive juss buy 'em like a ...hmmm....juss a sec....


starbury shoes? they are amazing...


or...

i nice decoration thingy...?


ignore me...

 

[glo]

Now now, don't get carried away!
I am not rich, you know!! :coolious:

 

[truemuslim]

^^^ u gotta grill... not rich...

 

[Keltoi]

Perhaps some form of gift basket? With fruits and other goodies stuffed inside? I don't know, that was always my inclination when I wasn't sure what gift to get.

 

[truemuslim]

^^ i think thats pretty...

even better this...

ya know one of these from jcpenney or somthing ^^ or these...

if u aint that rich and u wanna get a candle get one thats a bit pretty... like this:

or

still not that rich ?

still dont like...?...

then we going cheap...

thanks

 

[truemuslim]

oh if ya can't afford that kit-kat you know the emergancy thing...:

 

[glo]

LOL. True muslim, your posts really made me laugh!!

I love the round carved candle holder!
Can I order it from you now and have it delivered to my house this afternoon? :happy:

I am off now. It is 7.20 in the morning, and my son and I are going for a walk to watch the sun rise.

 

[Malaikah]

Hi Glo,

if I remember correctly your neightbours are two women and some kids, right?

How about nice set of plates or something? If they are anything like my mum they will be very happy with that lol.

 

[aminahjaan]

I would want perfume or something or a book, orr.....clothes. That's what I would want.