| The giving of holiday gifts is an ancient practice. | | | | here are some things to think about: |
| Many cultures and religions celebrate the end of | | | | First, you must find out if the person even drinks |
| the year, or the beginning of the new year, by | | | | wine! You may already know if they drink, |
| giving gifts. The significance of this act is to bond | | | | however, if its a client or co-worker you may |
| us together by celebrating our love and friendship. | | | | have to do some leg work to find out. In your |
| Today's gift giving customs tend to focus on | | | | research you should try to determine whether |
| Christmas time. Although Christmas is primarily a | | | | they have a preference in red or white wines. |
| Christian holiday, many non-Christian based | | | | The more information you can find, the better. |
| religions celebrate this time of year as a cultural | | | | Maybe they like a specific varietal of wine, or |
| festival. Thus, this happy time of year is full of | | | | maybe a certain region. There are many different |
| feasting and gift giving. | | | | wine gift baskets to select from, that I am sure |
| Some of us have difficulty choosing a gift for the | | | | you can find one that meets their liking. |
| people we know. So I offer this suggestion to | | | | If you just cant find out their likes, then it may |
| help guide you in a good direction. If this time of | | | | be best to play it safe. Pick a package with a |
| year is about celebration, feasting, and all around | | | | selection of red AND white wines. And if you are |
| merriment; then consider a giving a gift that helps | | | | unsure if they even drink, then you can always |
| to promote such activities. | | | | send a basket of goodies without the wine! |
| Send your friends, family, and co-workers a wine | | | | You can find baskets from the $30-$50 range up |
| gift basket! | | | | to and exceeding the $200 area. This all depends |
| This is a great idea because it has all the | | | | on what snacks are included and how many |
| components that provide for a wonderful | | | | bottles of wine are in the gift basket. So, I am |
| celebration. You have the wine and/or champagne | | | | sure that you will find a gift basket in your price |
| for the celebration (and merriment) and you have | | | | range. |
| the delicious goodies like cheeses, chocolates, | | | | So in your gift search, consider a wine gift basket |
| nuts, and even cured meats to supply the feast | | | | to warm up the holiday spirit and help your friends |
| component. | | | | and family to celebrate. |
| So if you are planning to send a wine gift basket, | | | | |