It’s time to open presents soon. If the end-of-year celebrations create a special atmosphere and are a source of great joy for many French people, it is also a stress factor. Each year, you have to innovate and struggle to find the rare pearl that will surely please your loved ones.

The race for gifts can thus be a pleasure as well as a headache, because it is not easy to find an original idea. Fortunately, there are tips to follow that can help you find it.

It is best to keep notes throughout the year. Indeed, over the months, it is likely that people around you will mention objects that they miss or that could make them happy. Writing down these ideas directly in a notebook or on your phone ensures that they do not fall into oblivion and therefore can be reused for Christmas or a birthday.

To make the ideal surprise, it is also important to analyze the person to whom you want to make it. Indeed, when you are short of ideas, it can be smart to review the traits of your personality, your tastes, your passions, your centers of interest…

With this in mind, it may be interesting to look at the childhood of the person you want to spoil. Nostalgia has this power to revive old memories and therefore to touch directly. So, if you are looking for a gift for a man or a woman who grew up in the 70s or 80s, discover our selection in the slideshow below which is sure to make people happy.