Christmas Gift Giving

We have all heard the song, “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me….”.  Did you know that the twelve days of Christmas actually starts on Christmas day and finishes on January 6th which is the Epiphany, the day the three wise men supposedly arrived on the scene?  I always thought it was the twelve days before Christmas.

Even though it is pretty uncommon for people to actually pursue this tradition today, I thought it would be a great Christmas gift for your lover, finance or spouse.  I am not thinking of a partridge in a pear tree.  I am thinking of giving your partner something everyday that they would most appreciate and show them how much you love and value them. 

Do you know that when I have couples do the “What do you need to feel valued and loved this week?” exercise, they never ask for things.  They ask for non-monetary gifts such as respect, affection, or time and you can too. 

What if you created a special gift this Christmas for your partner giving them what they want most?  Here’s an example of some things you might consider: