The annual search for a unique Christmas gift for a loved one or acquaintance can be a frustrating affair.
Even the most energetic shopper often struggles with the task.
What is more, with the abundance of new products each year especially in the technology area, the array of choice is mind boggling.
But there is a way through the confusion so you can end up with a gift which will be welcome and well received.
Your choice of a unique Christmas gift will depend on how well you know the intended recipient, and the reason for wanting to give a gift in the first place.
If the gift is to be a reward or some form of recognition for a work colleague or associate, then chances are you are not overly familiar with their personal tastes.
In this case, I would suggest a gift card.
But not just any gift card - an instant electronic gift card which you can purchase online.
Such gift cards can come from a variety of different stores and lets the receiver purchase whatever takes their fancy (up to the value of the gift card of course!).
You can choose to have the gift card delivered by email directly to the recipient if you prefer, or in the form of a certificate you can print out yourself and present personally.
If your preference is to choose and give a physical unique Christmas gift, possibly because it is for a family member or close friend, then you may have a good idea of what they would like.
Technology gifts are always in high demand particularly from younger people, up to the age of about 90! Such items can include music devices, music and video media (DVDs, CDs and downloadable), cameras - both still and video types (but compact size), computer games and smart phones.
All of these unique Christmas gift ideas have the added advantage they can be purchased online and posted anywhere in the world at a small cost.
At the more traditional level, books are always welcome for both those who are avid readers and others who like to browse.
An element of technology has now infiltrated this long-established market through the advent of electronic book readers.
Not only does this device allow you to carry lots of reading matter in one small device, but there is often the added capability for instant download of books, magazines and newspapers.
Here then is a unique Christmas gift which is both traditional and incorporates the latest technology! Maintaining the theme of traditional gifts, household tools are always welcome, by both males and females alike.
The famous multi-tool is a versatile product which is continually being updated and certainly provides a unique Christmas gift option.
The multi-tool now comes in a variety of styles, colors and options, with a dazzling array of handy tools incorporated in a single, easy to carry package.
When choosing a unique Christmas gift it seems there is a blurring these days between the traditional and the contemporary.
I hope the suggestions given above help you determine just the right gift for that lucky recipient.
Happy online shopping!