During the holiday season, an emphasis is placed on spending time with family and friends, relaxing, exercising generosity and kindness, feeling peace, and being grateful for a year well-lived. So why is it that the holidays are so often accompanied by heightened stress? One major source of stress during this time of year is the pressure to find gifts for all of your gatherings and the people you love most. So, without further ado, here are some timeless gift ideas to help inspire you in your journey of finding the perfect presents for your loved ones.

1. Gifts that go along with their hobby

Gifting something related to a major hobby they have is a way to show your support for something they enjoy and give them something they’ll actually use. “I’m asking for art supplies like an easel and new paintbrushes,” says senior Evvy Adams, an art student.

2. Gifts that allow you to spend time with them

Remember that many of the best gifts aren’t material objects, they’re experiences! This demonstrates your desire to spend time with them and shows that you love being around them, and gives you both something to look forward to. You can tailor this gift to things that you both like to do.

3. Nostalgic gifts

Nostalgia is especially unique in that it allows certain childhood things to keep a place in everyone’s heart. Showing that you know someone’s past means that you know them well, and you have memorized parts of their life that you may not have been there for or that have long passed. “For Christmas, I asked for Legos and that’s because when I was younger that’s all I would ask for. I would stay up until 2am to build them all!” laughs senior Lauren Stine, recalling fond memories of past Christmases.

4. Handmade gifts

Especially if you’re short on money this holiday season, a handmade gift is a great way to go. They are a bit more time-consuming, but the recipient will cherish it knowing that you spend your time crafting something personal to your relationship. (Even if your entire gift won’t be handmade, spending just a few minutes on a handwritten card will add a lot of value to your gift.)

5. Gifts to make them laugh

For someone that seems to already have everything they want, a funny gift might be a good way to go. You can brighten their day by making them laugh and still make it personal to them, by connecting to a shared experience or an inside joke, but this takes away the stress of finding something they might incorporate into their daily life.

No matter what gift you decide to give, it’s important not to stress too much about what you’re getting them and remind yourself of the grander perspective. Spending time thinking about someone you love will mean a lot to the people you care about.