Winter always comes with a good time — the white, flaky snow and the festive cheer are unmatched. But above all else, we are approaching the gift-giving season, and you know what that means: Christmas is coming! To celebrate the holidays, here are three easy-to-make gifts you can give to anyone you know.

First, Christmas usually includes hot cocoa and candy canes. Everyone could use a sweet or two, and the red-and-white canes are sure to brighten anyone’s day. So, for the sweet person you plan to give a gift to, consider offering a festive hot cocoa basket for them to enjoy alone or with others! These baskets are generally inexpensive, depending on what you put in them. Most baskets can be filled with hot cocoa mixes and candy, but you could also include a homemade card or even a mug. Check out this example from Hunny I’m Home for some ideas.

While a homemade cocoa basket is bound to cheer anyone up, you might want something a little less perishable. Maybe you’d prefer to commemorate the occasion with something lasting — like a piece of art! No fear: all you need are a few art supplies, basic coloring pencils or markers, and you are officially ready to create your own Christmas masterpiece! You can even use cardboard to make a makeshift frame for your art to make it easier to hang, or add ribbons for a fancy flourish to your frame. 

If art isn’t your forte, consider baking cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic, but you can take the extra step and decorate them with frosting to make them stand out. For a recipe, check out Butternut Bakery’s video on chocolate chip cookies here. To make your baked treats even more jolly, why not use cookie cutters to shape them just right? The cookies will be satisfying to look at, and no doubt they’ll bring a smile to anyone’s face — even if you mess up.

Obviously, gifts are a nice way to tell someone you appreciate them, but if you find yourself stressing over what to do, take a deep breath and step back for a moment. Gift giving is not just about the item; it’s also about the sentiment. Even if you don’t get them anything, they will still know you appreciate them. Simply taking some time during your day to thank them for everything they have done for you could be enough. Plus, it is the holiday season. Go easy on yourself, and have a good time!