The year-end celebration season has returned, and many people are starting to look for that special gift to give to their loved ones. In recent years, the eco-friendly movement has evolved from being just a trend to something that society is gradually embracing and practicing more. It cannot be denied that, on certain occasions, the culture of gift-giving and celebration impacts our world, whether it’s from single-use wrapping materials, leftover food from parties, and more. IKEA Thailand offers ideas for preparing gifts to celebrate the year-end sustainably and meaningfully.

  1. Use Recyclable Gift Bags If you don’t have time or aren’t skilled at wrapping gifts, choosing gift bags is the most convenient, quick, and easiest method. Just pick a design you like and the appropriate size. Gift bags like the VINTERFINT can also be reused.

  1. Wrap Gifts in Fabric

An interesting way to wrap gifts that many might not think of is using fabric. This method offers more than just beauty; the recipient can reuse the fabric as often as they want. Beautiful patterned materials like tablecloths and covers from the VINTERFINT collection can also serve as gifts themselves.

  1. Add Color to Gifts with Decorative Lights

Decorative lights create a festive atmosphere and can add fun to your gift boxes. Simply wrap your gift box with LED decorative lights like the STRÅLA, which come in various designs and lengths. The recipient can also use these lights to decorate other areas in their home, and they save more energy than regular bulbs while lasting for many hours.

  1. Transform Glass Candle Holders into Cute Storage Containers

The soft glow of candles creates a wonderful atmosphere in the home, accompanied by scents that reflect the festive spirit, harmonizing perfectly with winter spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Once the candle is used up, the empty holder can be used for tealights or to store small items.

  1. Gift Unique Experiences

Another gift idea that can create a lasting impression is to give a special experience. You might choose to buy concert tickets for a favorite artist, book a table at a popular restaurant in advance, or give a gift card for shopping. This year, IKEA is bringing back the Swedish-Style Christmas Buffet, inviting everyone to enjoy delicious authentic Swedish dishes for 1.5 hours. Tickets are priced at 399 baht, and customers will receive a 100 baht cash coupon for discounts on purchases over 500 baht (the cash coupon is valid until December 25, 2023). Special pricing for children aged 4-12 is only 99 baht, and children under 4 eat for free. Tickets will be available starting December 1, 2023, at IKEA Bangna and IKEA Bang Yai.

Customers can enjoy the Christmas buffet lineup at IKEA Bangna and IKEA Bang Yai from December 13-25, 2023, only on weekdays, with two sessions each day at 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (limited availability per session).

Even though the buffet is irresistibly delicious, remember to enjoy and serve food in moderation to reduce food waste. IKEA wishes everyone a joyful year-end celebration this year, where we can all have fun while caring for our planet at the same time.