Money doesn't buy happiness, and it's definitely not a requirement to have a very merry Christmas. All you need is a little love and a little creativity to give some of the most treasured gifts.
The Wrapping Is Gift Itself
The Christmas Moose contains 12 gifts from a husband to his wife. If I were the wife, I wouldn't even care about what they contain because the sculpture is a work of art itself.
"Hands-Down The Best Gift I Got This Christmas, From My Brother"
It's the interpretation of this picture that's really sweet. It's almost telling the little kid not to worry because even when there's a lot to balance, there will always be someone there who has their back and can catch them.
Men Of Many Services
In New Zealand, the police were offering free gift wrapping for Christmas. They were not only doing their duty of keeping you safe, but they were also making sure your gifts are safely wrapped, because let's be honest, it's an art that many of us fail at.
One Man's Trash Is Another Man's treasure
Reddit user av3R4GE-CSGO posted this with the caption, "My maths teacher gave me his first guitar ever, a 1989 B.C. Rich Ironbird, as an early Christmas gift, and I'm shaking! These things are rare and I'll treat it like my firstborn!"
Odds are the math teacher had no use for it and didn't appreciate it as much as this kid would.
More Useful Now Than Ever
This initially was meant to be a retirement gift because it's hard to tell which day it is when your only appointments are with the doctor four weeks from now. But now that's 2020, we all could use one of these.
You Can't Put A Price On Memories
"My husband was three months old when his father was killed in a car accident. As a Christmas gift to his grandmother this year, we recreated an old photo with our new son."
I'm going to bet that many tears were shed.
The Whole Squad Is Here
This aunt crocheted the Ninja Turtles for her nephew from scratch! I can't imagine how long that would have taken, but now her nephew can keep the whole city safe with the whole ninja squad.
"My Girlfriend Really Went Above And Beyond..."
Reddit user StarkMan posted this Baby Groot ball with the caption, "...By far the coolest thing in her apartment now. Besides her, that is." Who doesn't love Groot? There is so much detail in this present, from the leaves to the lights.
Definitely Not Available In Stores
Reddit user FacelessOldWoman1234 posted this picture of an ombre crochet bag with the caption, "My sister likes bags, so I crocheted this for her Christmas present."
This is extra special because it'll actually be useful, and every time someone asks her where she got it, she can say that it's a limited edition design.
A Blast From The Past
"While cleaning out my grandmother's house, my mom found a 23-year-old Christmas gift to me from my deceased grandfather and currently dying grandmother. A beautiful gift from the past that makes me feel close to them both again somehow."
The Gift Of Patience
Reddit user Kiassen posted this with the caption, "It took me over 160 hours, but I finished knitting my brother's Christmas present this morning!"
The real appreciation should be for the knitter's patience, having spent 160 hours on just one gift.
A Non-Refundable Coupon
What better gift can you give someone than the gift of life? This is a creative way to announce pregnancy to the dad...and to save some money for when the baby comes, because we all know kids are expensive!
Luigi's Biggest Fan
Reddit user kitty_rootbeer posted this image with the caption, "My husband turned an old clothing steamer into the perfect Christmas gift for our Luigi-obsessed three-year-old: his own Poltergust G-00!"
You can tell from the kid's pose that he means business. Watch out world, Luigi's protegé is coming.
Worthy Of Starting A Business
Not only is this a great way to recycle old shoes rather than tossing them, but also, wearing the Homer Simpson meme is guaranteed to give anyone a smile when they see it. It's a gift for everyone.
Gone But Never Forgotten
"My father passed away from lung cancer in July. Mom had these gifts made for me and my brother. The best gift I've ever received."
The note says, "This is a shirt I used to wear and when you hold it I'll be there." Where's the Kleenex?
Recordings Are Forever
Reddit user ITDoctor posted this with the caption, "For Christmas, my wife got a recording from Christmas 1973, the last year her grandmother was alive before breast cancer took her. My wife wasn't born until 1976. This is the first time she has ever heard her grandmother's voice."
This is why recordings are pictures are so important. It's how you leave your mark and your story even after you're gone.
Handmade With Care
When you're at that age, you don't have much of a need for material things—you likely have accumulated enough of them over the years. That's why a handmade gift is that much more special, like this pillow that was crocheted by this woman's grandkid.
Who Says Kids Are Hard To Please?
Reddit user imod3 posted this with the caption, "My daughter always steals printer paper to draw on, so for Christmas, I wrapped a pack of 500 pages of paper. She started running around screaming with excitement. Easiest present ever."
It'll also keep her entertained for hours, so that's a gift in itself for the parents.
That's What The Christmas Spirit Is All About
"My wife found out that 60% of seniors in nursing homes have no visitors and get nothing for Christmas. So she held a small fundraiser and put together 61 gift bags for a local nursing home. Each bag contains chapstick, lotion, tissues, a word search book a pen, and a blanket."
What else could a senior need?
From Rocks To Mariage
"In 1983 I told my 14-year-old girlfriend to 'just get me a rock' for Christmas. She did. I married her. 35 years later we are still together, I still have it, and it is the most precious gift I have ever received."
Who knew one rock could have so much power?
Hard Work Pays Off
A 14-year old built this coffee table for his sister and her boyfriend as a Christmas gift. It measures 28" x 42" and is made of red oak.
It's incredible that a 14-year-old had the talent to build this table. You definitely wouldn't find one like it at your local IKEA.
The Gift Of Life
Reddit user hismessenger82 posted this with the caption, "My wife gave birth to a child that is not hers, for a couple that has desperately wanted one for over 10 years. Surrogacy can be hard, but I witnessed her give the greatest Christmas gift ever."
You could never put a price on the gift of a child or the labor of carrying it.
Every Month Of The Year
Why give a gift just one month, when with a photo calendar, you can be giving yourself as a gift every single month of the year? That's what this brother did.
A Job Just As Important As Any
"An elementary school bus driver asked every kid on his bus what they wanted for Christmas. He bought every child a gift."
This shows the kind of impact you can make on someone's life, no matter your job or your salary.
You Don't Have To Buy Talent
"My girlfriend was unemployed last Christmas and couldn't afford a gift for me so she painted this."
This would make for a beautiful decorative piece in the house, and an eternal souvenir of love.
A Gift To The Whole Community
"Someone in my town planted Christmas trees as a way to get officials to deal with potholes."
The best gifts are the ones that send a message and serve more than one person!