A Christmas wishlist that stops the pile of things you don't need
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Every December the same thing happens: lots of kind gifts, many of them destined for a drawer. This year, try something different - one or two wishes you really care about, with everyone contributing a little.
Why one big wish works
Family members often each spend €20-50 on a small present. Together, that’s enough for something you’ll actually use every day or remember for years: a new laptop, a winter trip, a course, a piece of furniture.
Good Christmas wishes to pool for
- a laptop or tablet
- a winter city break or ski weekend
- a good winter coat or boots
- a gym membership or fitness equipment
- concert tickets for next year
- a contribution to a bigger plan, like a summer trip
- tickets to a concert of their favourite artist
How to tell your family
Keep it warm and simple:
“This Christmas I’d love to put any gifts towards one thing - a trip to see the northern lights. If you’d like to join in, here’s the link. And as always, being together is the best part.”
Most relatives are relieved: no more guessing sizes or colours.
Make it easy for everyone
Share one link in the family group chat. Grandparents, aunts and cousins can contribute in seconds from their phone with a card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or their local payment method, and leave a Christmas message. You see the progress in real time.
Keep a little surprise
You can still unwrap something on the day. Ask a family member to print the messages and contributions and put them in a card under the tree.
Create your Christmas wishlist
On GiftRise you add your wishes with targets, share one link and see every gift go to your balance in full. Withdraw the money to your bank whenever you’re ready.