By JAXYN CLOUD, Student Reporter
For most, Christmas season is a time of joy and peace. People are enjoying their escape from everyday life and spending time with their loved ones.
Many look forward to the holiday, eagerly awaiting its arrival.
There are certain people who don’t feel this way about the holiday, and they are findable in most retail stores during the days leading up to Christmas.
Every year, many boyfriends are unsure of what to get their girlfriends for the special holiday.
These men are faced with the same dilemmas every year: what to get their girlfriends who seem to have everything they need.
A mix of uncertainty and overthinking cause gift-giving to be a seemingly impossible task.
Procrastination kicks in and they find themselves stressing over the gift just days before Christmas.
The classic gift idea of flowers is a great option but taking it a step further makes a huge difference, according to senior NWOSU student, Addie Hoeme.
She suggests a flower bouquet subscription, so the gift can keep giving all year long.
Some girls said that they enjoy gifts relating to their hobbies.
Crochet needles, comfortable running shoes and study Bibles were offered as options for Christmas presents.
Ella Bouse said she enjoys making her own coffee, and a few syrups and flavors would be a great gift.
Jewelry is a tried-and-true option for a Christmas gift, but many men get it wrong in one area, the color.
Ashlan Light, a NWOSU math education student, said it is important to know if your girlfriend has a preference between silver or gold.
A lot of girls have a strong preference toward one, and knowing which she likes can make or break a gift.
Brenda Lezama said that personalized gifts are a sweet option.
The NWOSU freshman said the possibilities are endless.
Makeup bags, water bottles, t-shirts, backpacks and picture frames can all be personalized with names or sayings that girlfriends would love.
The main factor that makes a gift special is that the girl feels like her boyfriend put time, thought and effort into the gift, said Kaylyn Aldrich, a sophomore at NWOSU. Ultimately, the best gift isn’t always the most expensive or trendy gift, it’s the gift that makes her feel seen, known, and loved.