Christmas Is All Around

Christmas Is All Around.

If Christmas is the season of giving, it stands to reason that Christmas is all about gifts. Christmas is an occasion of festival, sharing and giving - but it is also a financially stressful time for parents and those buying presents for loved ones.

This year's verdict is that the cost of the 12 days of Christmas is $18920.

That's hardly surprising when you hear the kids saying, "Dear Santa, All I Want for Christmas is a $5000 robot."

People say Christmas is too commercialized. If you haven't thought of a present for a loved one yet, you'd better get a move on -- Christmas is approaching fast!

If you feel that the financial pressure of Christmas is getting too much then have a think about these affordable personalised gift ideas:

• Name a star
• Create a personalised gift hamper for your loved ones with a few of their favourite treats
• Beautiful photo engraved pendants are a perfect personalised gift for your special someone this Christmas
• You can now purchase a personalised gift pack containing your very own share in your favourite sports team
• Say It With Bears - A large range of personalised gift teddy bears are available. You can even build your own!
• Mugs, t-shirts, jigsaws, coaster sets and canvas prints can all be printed from digital camera photos in most large malls and hypermarkets