Persuasive Essay About Xmas Gifts

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Every festive season, there is an intense clamour, in the media and on the high street, in the bedrooms and living rooms of family homes over what the biggest and most in demand Xmas gifts will be. Many years it is the latest games console, with the Wii being extremely popular over the last two years and I remember when I was young (which isn't too long ago I assure you) one Christmas praying for a Tracey Island, from Thunderbirds, as my number one among the Xmas gifts I wished to receive that holiday. I actually got one and was made up for at least a year and it still has pride of place on top of my wardrobe; I should be ashamed of this, being 23 and all, but it doesn't seem to be coming!

In any case, the point I am getting at is that people like to wow the people they are buying Xmas gifts for, to make them impressed and happy with the thought that has gone into
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Where a lot of people dream of speed on the ground, as many people admire the freedom and exhilaration of flight and those people should be pleased that they can be put in the pilot's seat, as opposed to driving seat. You can get time in a helicopter, a hang glider or even a hot air balloon, but many will want themselves in charge of an actual aircraft. These days even stretch to far more sedate pursuits such as trips for two to health spas, up the West End to see a show, or on wine tasting trips. In short, I seriously defy you to find an Experience Day that would not impress the intended recipient, as the range is so wide.

Other great Xmas gifts are football gifts, as these always go down well. However, if you are looking for something a little different, consider the "You're a Legend: Personalised Football Commentary" gift. This brings to life the footballing fantasies of the person you are buying for, as a professional commentator changes or creates a little bit of football history just for

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