In a few days it arrives Christmas. But with this hectic December, it’s easy to forget. That is why it is also very possible that there are several who have not yet finished buy their giftsfocused on the celebrations for the long-awaited victory of the World Cup. For all those who procrastinated and now have to solve in record time, there are some creative ideas for different personalities and tastes.
For gourmets
In the parties, the bon vivant are celebrating. With an increasingly gourmet society, the options for celebrating those who love good food and drink, one of the main pleasures of life. And since part of the enjoyment is being knowledgeable, how about giving a sommelier course? That is what “El vino, sin vueltas” offers, an online, live and on-demand course taught by sommelier Marisol de la Fuente. It lasts six hours, does not require prior knowledge, and includes topics such as wine in history, viticulture, and the tasting of whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling wines, among others. Its cost is $4,000 and its creator assures that after doing so it will be possible to select the best variants for each occasion, as well as read labels with professionalism.
Although not only wine has been captivating more and more crowds for years. Coffee is another gourmet item that has become more sophisticated and has a tailor-made course: Coffee Plant offers one of “Introduction to Barista” ideal as a gift. Taught by baristas Giuliano Catalano and Gianfranco Beretti (champions of the Best Barista title in the national competition “I Demanded Good Coffee”), the course is face-to-face and is taught in the company’s professional training room. There are four classes of three hours each, with a cost of $20,000 via Mercado Pago or $18,000 in cash.
And if good drinking is what you enjoy, Hendrick’s launched Neptunia, its special edition gin inspired by the “invigorating coastal air and the infinite mysteries of the sea”. Distilled with botanicals from the Scottish sea coast and a citrus finish, it sells for $16,695 a bottle.
Another good option for the bon vivant are the Christmas bags with a selection of the best of the Villa Crespo Market, which offer delicacies that will please all kinds of palates. For example, one comes loaded with ½ kilo of cherries from Tierra Orgánica, 1 kilo of vegan ice cream from Haulani, a La Mascota malbec wine and a sparkling Chandon from Vico, a sweet bread from Polanco, a jasmine tea from Vedanna, a roast cut from Native Grasslands and six sflogliatelle from Brocca Pasticceria. The price? $13,500.
Nor can those with more natural inclinations be overlooked. For them, the book “Veggies al Poder” (Grijalbo), by María Inti David, with vegetarian recipes full of freshness and creativity created by the eponymous influencer, an Instagram event, can be a great gift. Some of his successes that are presented in the book are the cherry tomato gratin, the broccoli crumble or the walnut risotto, among other options without animal protein but with a lot of flavor. It can be found at all bookstores for $6,499.
Of techies, travelers and fashionistas
If there is a profile to which the variants of gifts are expanded every year, it is the lover of technology. Gadgets and the most diverse electronic devices are offered as variants to surprise under the Christmas tree, hand in hand with a science that, while advancing, is also becoming more accessible to the general public.
For very high-level techies, a very expensive but highly appreciated gift. Sammy Home is a 100% domestically developed sustainable bitcoin miner created by South American Miners. Completely silent in operation, 4G connection if needed and touch screen with the possibility of remote monitoring, it also combines “cooling” and “water cooling” immersion techniques to be more friendly to the planet.
Techies can be fans of cleanliness too, and then the Philips GCA 1000/60 Shoe Cleaner can be their dream gift. Portable and with three heads, this implement is ideal for those who want to always have impeccable shoes. It includes three brushes and you only need to apply soap and water, the force is made by the device. It runs on batteries and costs $10,999.
And if you combine the love of travel with the desire to always be connected, it may be a good option to resort to a suitcase with USB. Like the Samsonite Evoa Tech Spinner 55/20 model, which in elegant black with flashes of copper offers an integrated USB port that ensures you never run out of battery in any electronic device. In addition, it has a padlock opening with a fingerprint. Its price is $237,190.
Nor can gifts designed for those fashion lovers be missing under the tree. And the Sentéz brand, young but with a long-standing designer behind it (Claudia Epszteyn), proposes wallets, bags and briefcases that are anything but discreet, because they point to originality and design. This is the case, for example, with the Cleo model, in a triangular format, lined in 100% cotton and with a flap and central magnet clasp. Its vibrant orange does not let it go unnoticed, and the brand offers to customize it by hanging an accessory on its side. It costs $91,990.
The most excited
If there is someone who looks forward to Christmas Eve and the arrival of Santa Claus, it is the youngest. And although hyper-technological gifts abound for them, it might be a good idea to bet on a game that stimulates their motor skills and encourages them to share with friends or family. “Jaws”, by Vulcanita, is a good option: this board game emulates the classic fishing variant in which you have to catch fish with rods, but with a more adrenaline-pumping twist: these are inside the mouth of a shark, which can be closed at any time. Recommended from 4 years onwards, ensures a good time of entertainment and costs $10,500.
Another nice detail can be “Dientitos”, from the Salve Regina brand. It is ideal for those children of the age to receive a visit from the Mouse Pérez, since it is a set of two cans: in one a card is kept with the date and the record of when each piece falls and in another smaller one the tooth is placed fallen to place under the pillow and wait for the visit. It costs $750.
And if the love for technology pulls, it can be a good counterproposal to give headphones with a childish design, such as RGB with cat ears, wireless and illuminated. They are a good company to listen to music, audio stories or even children’s podcasts, and perhaps take your eyes off the screen for a while. In addition, they have a volume limiter, so as not to hurt the hearing.
There are only a few days left, but there are plenty of options for all tastes, profiles and ages.
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