Christmas Gifts for Girlfriends

The holidays can be quite stressful for relationships. Perhaps you are worried your gift isn't good enough because you've been dating her for four years now. Or on the other end of the spectrum, it's possible that you could be worried that your gift screams "marry me" when you've only been dating for a month. Christmas gifts can be trickier than birthday gifts because your girlfriend will get to see what her friend's received from their boyfriends. Hopefully your girlfriend is cool and relaxed and won't add to the stress and the tension of the holidays.

Tips

• The suggestions given here are just examples and aren't rules set in stone.
• Always take into account how long you've known the person even if you haven't been dating the whole time. You might find that the more you know someone, the more personal you can get.
• Don't buy the same gift twice if you've given her gifts before.
• Consider how the maturity of your girlfriend might affect the style of gift you choose.
• Work within your budget and do the best you can.
• Be comfortable with the gift you give. If you think it has too much or too little meaning to it, you might need to reconsider.
• In the end, don't forget that it's the thought that counts.
• Ask her friends for hints if you need to.

Top Gift Picks

If You've Been Dating 1-5 Months

Obviously you don't want to get her something that screams "too serious". The problem with buying a Christmas gift for a new girlfriend is that you probably don't know her that well. Chances are you don't know her clothing sizes, her clothing colour preferences, or her favourite brand of makeup yet. It's better to go with a more generic gift than to give a personal gift that doesn't fit her personality. Look for chocolates, bath soap gift sets, CDs, or flowers.

Bath & Body Gift Sets  These are great for any lady. Try to get a well-known brand though, because some of the really inexpensive soap gift sets will cause ladies with more sensitive skin to break out. Look for brand names like Philosophy,  Bath & Body Works,   or Victoria's Secret Secret Garden Collection.	Chocolates  Mmm. Chocolates. What woman doesn't love the taste of chocolates? Some apparently. Try checking if your girlfriend likes chocolate before buying this. You wouldn't want to buy chocolates for her gift and then find out that she's deathly allergic to chocolate!	CDs  Get her an album  by her new favourite artist. Chances are, you've noticed her rocking out to that song on the radio, so get her the hit single or the entire album. Want to get more personal without overstepping the new relationship boundaries? Make a mix tape  that is meaningful to her or your relationship. In this age of MP3s,  try getting your girlfriend a gift certificate to a site that sells MP3s, like the iTunes Store.	Flowers  Some girls like flowers. Personally, I like flowers, but I hate receiving them as gifts because they die so quickly. The last message you want to send is one of fleeting interest. A better option is to purchase a plant  that will live long will a little TLC. Look for pretty ferns  or a bamboo plant.

You've Been Dating 6 or More Months

You've been dating long enough by now to (hopefully!) have an idea of what your girlfriend likes and dislikes. Ask her for all her clothing and jewelry sizes right at the start of the holiday season so you can keep those gift areas open. It's better to ask for all her sizes than to ask for her shoe size if you want to keep the element of surprise present!

Perfume  This is a great gift for women of any age. Whether you're in high school or a senior home, fragrance gifts are romantic and practical. Try to pick up on her tastes in fragrances though. Perfumes are pricy, so you wouldn't want to waste money on something that she doesn't like. Check out our New Perfume and Cologne guide or our Award Winning Fragrances guide for help.	Jewelry  This is a super romantic gift idea that will make her swoon and show your gift to all her friends! Try to notice the types of jewelry she wears on a day to day basis. If she never wears a bracelet,  don't buy her one (unless she's always talking about how she'd like to buy a bracelet). Try to get her something that shows off her personal style. Watch out for bracelets, rings,  and ankle bracelets.  These come in sizes, so make sure you know hers!	Accessories Fashion accessories are a great gift for the fashionable girl. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing: Designer Handbag -- Buy her a Gucci,  Louis Vuitton,  Coach,  or Prada  handbag and watch her melt! Sunglasses -- Whether they're high fashion, Dolce & Garbana shades  or less expensive sunglasses that scream her personal style, this can be a great gift for the style conscious girl. Shoes -- It's probably not a good idea to buy her anything more than a simple flip-flop  or a sneaker,  because more complex shoes vary more in sizes and fit. Look for a cool pair of Pumas  for her to sport.	Home Accessories  Every girl likes to spruce up her room with some cute items that express her interior design style. Here are some ideas: Candles  Candle Holders  Picture Frames  Throw or Area Rugs  Throw pillows  Tapestry  Posters  Cool lamps

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