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Great Gifts to Have on Hand This Holiday Season
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Nov 2, 2005, 22:18
(ARA) – During the busy holiday season, there are no shortages of reasons to celebrate. Whether you’re attending your office holiday party, a family dinner or just entertaining neighbors who drop by, it’s a good idea to keep a selection of gifts on hand to let people know you care.
It can be difficult to find a gift that expresses the warm feeling of the season without breaking the bank or falling into a rut of the same old thing. This year, shake it up a bit with gifts that are sure to please everyone, from co-worker to cousin.
Give a token that represents the lively, fun atmosphere that surrounds the holiday season. A sparkling wine, like Beringer’s Sparkling White Zinfandel is a new twist on an old favorite. This sparkling wine is sweeter than traditional dry Champagne and is a perfect companion to desserts and is also great all by itself. The bright pink color looks beautiful in the glass and lets everyone know the party has begun.
“Sparkling White Zinfandel is a great choice for the holidays since it’s such a crowd-pleaser and an easy-drinking wine,” says Jerry Comfort, wine educator at Beringer Vineyards. “At only $10 a bottle, it’s an affordable indulgence, even for those rare December nights when you are simply celebrating the fact that you don’t have a party to attend, or that you’ve finally put that last stamp on a big stack of Christmas cards.”
Flowers are always a welcome present, but their beauty fades quickly, and they can’t be kept on hand for last minute giving. This year, stock up on a few potted flower kits, such as amaryllis or paperwhite bulbs, already planted in a pot. They’ll quickly sprout and bloom, providing wonderful color and fragrance to the dark days of winter. For more holiday cheer, decorate the pot with metallic paint pens -- you can cover it with stars, polka dots, or even write a holiday greeting.
For the hosts, offer a gift that speaks to their entertaining spirit. A set of coasters is always a welcome gift, and with so many styles to choose from, you’ll easily find a set that fits their personality. Consider options made from polished granite for the nature-lover, ones that feature quotes and facts for the trivia buff or even those that hold photos for the family shutterbug.
Want to give a gift that creates an excuse to get together in the future? Try creating a club -- be it book, movie or wine tasting. Share a favorite literary classic with a few friends, along with an invitation to gather to talk about it in a few weeks. Or start a monthly movie night with friends. Package video rental coupons with packages of popcorn and set a date for the gang to enjoy a night of film noir or campy horror flicks.
For something sure to get a group excited, give a wine-party-in-a-box. There are now complete kits that contain everything to host a wine-tasting party – from select vintages to accessories. Available from lolawines.com, an array of wine-parties-in-a-box deliver everything you need to either throw the perfect wine tasting party or give as a last-minute gift.
Remember, in this season of giving, it is of course the thought that counts. But make it count even more with gifts that fit the recipients’ personality and interests.
For more information on Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel or to order the wine online, visit www.beringer.com.
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