MUGI – My Unique Gift Idea

With holidays coming up to many cultures and religions, I thought it best to start the season with a 5 Best & 5 Worst list of Holiday Gifts to give you some ideas, help you make the right decision and avoid unpleasant mistakes…

Best:

Bacconaise — stock up on this new hot seller, bacon flavored mayonnaise.

The Original Nintendo Entertainment System – and I do believe that this is now part of the Toy Hall of Fame. You can never go wrong with this timeless classic.

Shana Tova & Good News Hamsa by David Gerstein – A beautiful hand painted free standing Hamsa Hand, the perfect gift to wish a happy new year to your family and friends.

Bible Toys from BibleToys.com – They have everything, Noah’s Ark, Jesus, you name it!

Apple IPad – got $500?

Worst:

Sheep, Camels or Oxen – whether you are Jewish, Christian or Muslim, you are familiar with these animals and they surely have a special place in your heart, just not in the house. Giving one as a holiday gift would be quite awkward and create a liability.

Snake in a Cage – yeah, yeah, they’re cool, I know – but not everybody is fond of this slithering reptile.

Ice Cream Cake – this spells trouble almost always. There is really only one holiday when this gift makes sense and that is, of course, a birthday. Even when given as a Christmas present in the dead of winter, when it won’t necessarily melt too fast, it is totally weird.

Adopted Child from Children International – This gift is generous yet a little presumptuous. Plus, you never know what will be demanded of you in the guardianship of the kid.

Talking Elmo – This gift went out a long time ago, along with the teeth of too many dads assaulted while waiting in lines on Black Friday. Elmo is yesterday’s news and frankly should be boycotted.

Need more advice? come back soon for new holiday posts, and read this article for extra Jewish Holidays Gift Ideas.