An employee poses for photographs with a Christmas tree decorated with gold accessories, as a promotional campaign of a gold store ahead of the Christmas, in Taiyuan, Shanxi province December 22, 2014. According to the store, about two kilograms (4.4 lbs)
An employee poses for photographs with a Christmas tree decorated with gold accessories, as a promotional campaign of a gold store ahead of the Christmas, in Taiyuan, Shanxi province December 22, 2014. According to the store, about two kilograms (4.4 lbs) of gold accessories were used to decorate the tree. Picture taken December 22, 2014. REUTERS/Jon Woo

Buying Christmas gifts is definitely not an easy task. With only a day left for the celebrations to begin, there is absolutely no time to waste. Here are some last-minute Christmas gifts ideas to make your loved ones feel special and cared for.

1. Food, Chocolates, candies and wine are essential part of Christmas celebrations. Thus they make a perfect gift for the occasion. Pick some chocolates and wine or bake some cookies and cakes to make gifts basket. Don't forget to wrap it in a fancy handmade paper to make it look more appealing.

2. Coupons or Shopping Vouchers: Another way to make your beloved happy is to gift them discount coupons or gift vouchers. Christmas is a wonderful time for shopping or avail discounts. So make the best of this opportunity and let them splurge. Several websites offer deals and discounts on array of products and services such as restaurants, gadgets, spas and more. Do a little homework before buying the deal and find out if discounts offered on the websites are valid or not.

3. Prepare a special meal: Delight your special someone with a scrumptious supper on Christmas Eve. But make sure the menu for the night includes items that they enjoy the most. Rest assured, they are going to relish the surprise.

4. Do-It-Yourself cards and gift items: If you want to show your efforts and make them feel appreciated, just think out-of-the-box and create a Christmas gift. A simple card or a homemade piece of jewelry will be cherished forever. So put on your creative hats and create something unique. It can also be a personalised coffee mug or a t-shirt. But don't forget to scribble a heartfelt message.

5. A plant: Go green this Christmas and spread the message by gifting a potted plant to your loved ones. Instead of buying flowers, surprise them with a plant that they can nurture and take care of for a long time.

6. A knitted good: Spread warmth this winters by gifting a knitted pair of socks, muffler or a beanie. These last-minute gift items are definitely going to make your loved ones feel cared for.

7. A movie date or a picnic: Instead of investing time in looking for that perfect Christmas gift, give your precious time to your loved ones. Go out for a movie and dinner date or plan a picnic with your family and spend some quality time catching up with each other on Christmas Day.

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