My Top Ten Christmas Gifts List For This Year

I realize the title of this article is a little unusual. After all, why should you care what my top ten Christmas gifts list is? It's not like I expect you to go out and get me anything. (Although that would be very nice of you.) And it's not a list of bestsellers that you'll find on the net anywhere. So here's why I'm posting it. Just maybe it will spark some ideas for people on your Christmas gift list. If you're anything like me there are always people on your list that you have trouble shopping for. Just keep in mind that this is the list of a middle aged woman who loves music, although I do have a few ideas for others at the end.

I have a long wish list of presents, so it's hard to whittle it down to the top ten Christmas gifts, but here goes. I have long wanted to learn to play the harmonica, I love blues music and that's what I'd learn to play. I'd want the harmonica and tutor book set and I could sit on the sofa on Christmas Day and drive everyone mad.

Another musical gift I'd like is a little, electric piano. It wouldn't take up much room and I could tinkle away to my heart's content. I'd also like the sheet music for the great jazz classics such as Herbie Hancock and Oscar Peterson. I suppose my top ten Christmas gifts should include something more practical, so I'd ask for a new pair of Winter boots. I hate Winter and the only thing that keeps my sanity is a pair of warm feet in snug, furry boots.

Being practical still, a few woolly sweaters wouldn't go amiss. I wouldn't mind an electric blanket too. I always like to receive books at Christmas. When the next Harry Potter book and DVD comes out, I definitely want them. A nice bottle of perfume under the tree would be most welcome. I don't mind what brand, as long as it's French! I know, I have expensive tastes.

Food is always a welcome gift and I like Belgian, chocolate truffles and English breakfast marmalade. Good wine is also a nice treat. That's about it for a top ten Christmas Gifts list, give or take a gift or two. I really don't mind what people get me as long as it's given with love and they've kept the receipt!

So what's on your list? One really neat thing we do in our family each year is present a list to everyone else. My 4 sisters and brothers have my list, and I have theirs. That way we can always be sure of buying a gift the recipient will love. And no that doesn't take away the surprise, you don't know what off the list you're going to get.

The best thing about Christmas for me is the giving of presents. I love to find just the right thing for loved ones. They make lists too, but I always get them a surprise that isn't on the list as well. Sometimes, I'll buy tickets for a show I know someone wants to see. I don't like to get anyone a gift voucher, if I can help it. It looks like you haven't made any effort, but I must admit I've done it on occasion when I've been desperate for ideas. Top ten Christmas gifts for children and teenagers in general are the latest computer games and ipods, I guess. Technology changes so fast. The classic board games remain however, and you can't beat the good, old train set or doll's house.

If you're really stuck and don't have someone's list, chances are you still want to buy a unique Christmas gift. Did you know that there are many online stores that specialize in the unusual? Browse around and I'm sure you'll be able to find the perfect Christmas gift for that hard to buy for person who has everything on your list.