Top Ten Christmas Gifts

As always again this year I have a long wish list ofbrand, as long as it's French! I know, I have
presents, so it's hard to whittle it down to the topexpensive tastes.
ten Christmas gifts, but here goes. I'd want theTasty and excellent food is always a welcome gift
harmonica and tutor book set and I could sit on theand I like English breakfast marmalade and Belgian
sofa on Christmas Day and drive everyone mad. Ichocolate truffles. Good wine is also a nice treat.
have long wanted to learn to play the harmonica, IThat's about it for a top ten Christmas Gifts list, give
love blues music and that's what I'd learn to play.or take a gift or two. I really don't mind what people
Yet another musical gift I'd like is a little, electricget me as long as it's given with love and they've
piano. It wouldn't take up much room and I couldkept the receipt!
tinkle away to my heart's content.The best thing about Christmas for me is the giving
I'd also like the sheet music for the great jazzof presents. I love to find just the right thing for
classics such as Herbie Hancock and Oscar Peterson.loved ones. They make lists too, but I always get
Well, I suppose my top ten Christmas gifts shouldthem a surprise that isn't on the list as well.
include something more practical, so I'd ask for a newSometimes, I'll buy tickets for a show I know
pair of Winter boots. Like many of us I hate Wintersomeone wants to see. I don't like to get anyone a
and the only thing that keeps my sanity is a pair ofgift voucher, if I can help it. It looks like you haven't
warm feet in snug, furry boots.made any effort, but I must admit I've done it on
Being practical still, a few woolly sweaters wouldn'toccasion when I've been desperate for ideas. Top
go amiss. I wouldn't mind an electric blanket too.ten Christmas gifts for children and teenagers in
When the next Harry Potter book and DVD comesgeneral are the latest computer games and i pods, I
out, I definitely want them. I always like to receiveguess. Technology changes so fast. But keep in mind
books at Christmas. A nice bottle of perfume underthe classic board games remain however, and you
the tree would be most welcome. I don't mind whatcan't beat the good, old train set or doll's house.