Something Different Under The Tree

My children are all grown with families of their own. Every year I ask them what they want for Christmas and I try to get the things they want. This year I decided to do something different in the line of Christmas gifts; I’m getting them what I want to give them. I decided to go with unique gifts that will become keepsakes and items they will want to pass down to their children. They usually want something electronic; this year it’s going to be jewelry.

I found a beautiful selection of cameo rings that seemed to be perfect for my daughter. She enjoys jewelry and I know the particular ring I got for her will be something she will treasure all of her life and will eventually hand it down to her daughter. I also found matching cameo lockets and decided she needed them both as a set. The boxes they came in were as beautiful as the ring and the locket themselves. This is going to be a special gift for her and I know she will love it.

For my sons I decided to get them each antique pocket watches. These are not watches that they will really want to carry in their pockets; they are display pieces. However they are functional watches and can be set and used. The watches came in hancrafted velvet-lined boxes which were simply beautiful. I had the watches engraved with their names, the date, and a personal inscription from me. I know my sons will treasure these watches and display them proudly.

I think I will make it a new tradition to add to their antique collections every year. I think it’s important to give Christmas gifts that have real meaning instead of gifts that are part of a fad and don’t hold any true value. I wanted to be able to give them items that can stay in their families for the rest of their lives and then be passed down from one generation to the next. I enjoy tradition and the simple things and this is something I want to instill in them as their families grow and they begin traditions in their own families. I’m looking forward to seeing their reaction to their gifts and I’m rather certain they will appreciate them and treasure them for many, many years to come.