Celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at his office holiday party at Cara Restaurant in Los Angeles, Etan Rosenbloom received a surprising gift from his colleague. Although he expected Haribo gummy products and craft beer, he was instead given socks with his colleague’s daughter’s face printed on them. Despite the unexpectedness of the gift, Rosenbloom loved the socks and was touched by the thought and effort put into the gift. This was evident when his colleague went through his Instagram to find the perfect picture for the socks. Personalized gifts appear to be growing in popularity, with companies seeing increased demand for customizable products such as wine labels, phone cases, and wrapping paper. Rosenbloom acknowledged that some people may find it creepy to receive a personalized gift, but he believes that others would similarly enjoy such a thoughtful gesture. Similarly, others have given or received personalized gifts that strike different tones, such as boxers with a headshot on them or wine labels with photos of their dogs. Overall, personalized gifts are becoming a more sentimental way to commemorate relationships and show appreciation for loved ones.

For example, a publicist, Katie Lewis, enjoys exchanging gifts with a former roommate by giving items with their own faces on them. The gifts are not only funny and cute but also serve as a reminder that they are thinking of each other, especially since they live so far apart. Meanwhile, others plan to gift personalized wine labels to their best friends, commemorating their friendship. Regardless of the item, personalized gifts seem to bring joy and laughter to both gifter and recipient, serving as a thoughtful way to honor their relationships and create lasting memories.

In conclusion, personalized gifts have become a trend, offering a way to commemorate relationships and create sentimental moments that can be cherished for years to come. From socks with unexpected photos to wine labels with pictures of dogs, personalized gifts continue to bring joy and laughter to those who give and receive them, making them a meaningful and thoughtful way to celebrate love and friendship during the holiday season.