Christmas is here again and that means it’s time to make Christmas shopping an occasion. Whether you’re just on a vacation or living in Turkey, there are some wonderful, unique gifts you can give to your friends and relatives for a special Christmas treat. You could give them whilst visiting family or just simply send them by post. If you’re having a hard time thinking of presents for the family, we have some
ideas!Everybody loves to receive presents, even if its just a simple box of chocolates, but what makes it all the better is when you can give something a little unique, something most relatives and friends can’t buy back home. Turkey is full of great gifts and souvenirs, even if you’re on a tight budget, there’ll always be something you can get your hands on for a reasonable price.
For her
For your female friends and relatives, Turkey has plenty to offer. The tasty, loveable apple tea you are offered everywhere you go would make a fantastic present for anyone with a sweet tooth. You can take the taste of Turkey right back home. Another popular souvenir is the evel eye(blue eye) it’s not possible to overlook these ethnic pieces, as you can find them in almost every shop in Turkey, these are given to warn off negative or bad power and can be used as an ornament or as an accessory. Jewelry is an ideal gift and you won’t go wrong with the large quantity of stunning deigns. An advantage of buying jewelry in Turkey is that you can find it fairly cheap and the quality is very good. And of course you can’t forget the ‘what Turkeys famous for’ carpets (kilims) that are mostly handmade and each and every one has its own one of a kind style.
For him
The wide range of dried herbs and exotic spices in Turkish markets today is vast. It would be worth considering a look at the spice markets around Turkey to treat you’re male family and friends to some out of the ordinary spices which are used in Turkey for cooking with to create that strikingly unusual taste. But if spices aren’t what you’re looking for, and if your opting for something even more bizarre the ’nargile’ known as a Turkish smoking pipe is a winner. There are many types of smoke to use with the nargile including banana, apple, raspberry or just plain tobacco. However if your packing this, make sure to be extra careful, as it’s very fragile and can break easily. Or check out the markets for cheap, yet great quality leather and take back a belt, jacket or wallet.
For children
All kids love anything sweet. So why not treat them to something extra delicious- Turkish delight. It is an original product of Turkey and you can be sure the children will love it.
