Do you have to give a gift and you don't know which one? The best ideas to succeed

BarcelonaIf there is one thing that drives you crazy when Christmas, the Three Kings' Day, a birthday or a special occasion approaches, it is choosing the right gift for each person, so that it is meaningful and does not become a forgotten object in a drawer. Beyond the well of colognes, socks and other what-ifs that are very nice when they are desired, there are many possibilities. Whether a gift is better or worse depends In addition to the ability to listen, observe and even be a bit of a detective, you can choose the best option, always with the person you are thinking about, here you will find more than anywhere else: toys, books, records, food, restaurants to invite someone to, comics... More than 180 gift ideas at your fingertips.

The 30 best books of the year

A book is always a great gift, if it is the right one. Especially if it is received during a few days when you have time to enjoy it between digestion and digestion. We offer you a ARA's selection of the 30 best books published during 2024 to give you ideas. This year, authors such as Xavier Pla, Manuel Baixauli, Jordi Puntí, Alba Dedeu, Paul Auster, Nieves Penalba, Enric Casasses, Adrià Targa, Sally Rooney and Yuval Noah Harari have stood out. You are sure to find a suitable gift in this selection.

Top 20 albums

Musicians and groups such as Amyl and the Sniffers, Clairo, Kim Gordon, Ocas Grasses, Ferran Palau, Rita Payés, Joana Serrat and Tiger Come Zebra have made some of the best albums of the year. Here you can find a selection of the 20 best works which have been published in 2024, according to the ARA's choice, which can be a good gift for those who enjoy good music.

10 gourmet delights

The best panettone in the world, limited edition catanias, wines for the most exquisite, quality preserves, surprising nougats... We offer you a selection For those who appreciate food – and drink. The holidays are days of eating well, but also of giving the opportunity to eat well.

5 places to dine in Barcelona

A classic gift is a dinner or lunch for two people (or more). It is ideal for someone who likes good food and appreciates gastronomy, and also for those who like to discover new places. Below you can find some good ideas in the city of Barcelona, with the characteristic that they are new premises or that they have been renovated in some way and, therefore, it is more difficult for someone to have eaten there before.

Now, if what you are interested in giving is a meal in a place in Barcelona that you did not know, perhaps it would be a good idea to also consult the List of the best restaurants that have opened during 2024 in the city.

55 toys

It's undeniable: toys are the big stars for the little ones. That's why we offer you A selection of 40 foolproof toys for children up to 12 years oldSome are evolutionary toys, which guarantee many hours of play, but there are also construction toys, which incorporate real useful tools adapted to the interests of each child.

Scalextric and Lego are still good gifts. And even ancient games like spinning tops, chess and puzzles. That's why we also offer you A selection of 15 classic toys which still make a good gift.

However, keep in mind that an excess of gifts can be harmful: there is a danger of falling into a fierce consumerism that can lead to what is known as the syndrome of the over-gifted child, minors who receive so many stimuli, in the form of gifts, that they lose the notion of the value of things. There are alternatives to avoid it, but sometimes it is difficult to stop the family because everyone likes to see the excitement in the eyes of the children. If it ends up happening, There are ways to manage it.

10 children's books

If there is a gift that can be a sure success for the little ones, it is children's books: they are fun and useful, they help to learn and can make it easier for them to get hooked on reading (and that, Getting young people to read can be quite a challenge). That's why we offer you a selection of 10 titles, made by the bookseller Marta Gil, from El Gat Pelut, for all ages and for all reading tastes. You can find them below.

You may receive a gift during the holidays that you are not thrilled with. If you are hesitating whether to return it or not, We help you decide.