Though we might all look forward to Christmas, very few of us can probably say that it is a stress-free time of the year. In principal, the idea of your entire family in the same room for a whole day, swapping unwanted Christmas presents, drinking lots of alcohol and eating all the food you spent hours preparing sounds fine; but it's a good job there's a week to recover in time for New Year as December can be exhausting.

Why not take a few precautions this year and treat that special someone (even if that's you) to some Christmas presents that will help to muffle those jingle bells long enough for a bit of quiet pampering?

Whether it's a wonderful thirty minutes of pampering for yourself, or a whole day dedicated to three different kinds of treatments, these unique and wonderful Christmas presents are a sure way to put a smile on someone's face. From manicures, to pedicures, massages or even a little dip in a whirlpool spa; these Christmas presents can only promise a day of ultimate relaxation.

With all of those Christmas parties to attend, you'll want to look your best, so why not treat yourself and a friend to a makeover? You could even have the perfect finished results captured on camera with a 'Hair and Beauty Makeover and photo-shoot' - ideal Christmas presents either for yourself or any teenagers in the family.

Fashion Photoshoot Christmas presents can be a wonderful way of reminding that special someone just how gorgeous you think they are. These are Christmas presents worthy of the supermodels with a professional consultation beforehand and the chance to select and even re-touch the finished pictures afterwards. Perhaps you know someone who needs a bit of seasonal cheer, and would love the opportunity for a completely new look for the New Year? With a 'Star Style Transformation', they could have just that as these Christmas presents offer a day's pampering from a whole team of professional stylists.

If these Christmas presents sound exclusively for women, then think again. Gift Packs can make excellent Christmas presents for the man in your life too. He may well need a massage after a busy year of pampering you; and if a professional massage doesn't sound rewarding enough, then how about a 'City Slicker Photographic Makeover' for that city gent in your life? You get the chance to relax and unwind too as you wait in the luxurious bar with a complimentary drink as the professionals set about turning your man into the ultimate pin-up - two Christmas presents in one!

If you or that special someone has a taste for the more unusual things in life, then why not try out some of the more unusual pampering treats this year? As far as Christmas presents go, they don't get much more unique than a 'Balinese Indulgence Experience' ancient treatments that combine the scents of aromatherapy to recharge the mind, body and soul. If all that indulgence at the Christmas dinner table tends to bring out pangs of guilt, then you can start to feel better with a 'Rasul Experience for two'. This decadent mud cleanse may have you looking like a chocolate log for a little while, but it is renowned for its deep-clean, relaxing qualities.

Christmas is a time to embrace family life and spend some quality time with the people you love the most. For any new mums, a 'Mother and Baby Photoshoot and Pamper Day' is a wonderful bonding opportunity. These Christmas presents are an original twist on any pampering day as mum receives some care and attention from the beauty experts, before being photographed with baby for some pictures you can look back on forever.

If the idea of a family Christmas doesn't sound too appealing this year, then why not make a run for it and escape to a hotel with someone special? If the West End show and a hotel stay in London don't sound quite far away enough, then you could always treat yourselves to a trip to Paris. As Christmas presents go, they don't get much more romantic than this, and you can be certain that you'll be getting a kiss under the mistletoe when you deliver it.

Everyone has different ways of relaxing and if you happen to know anyone who would prefer the rush of adrenaline over the quiet and calm, then there are a number of Christmas presents you could treat them to as well. From bungee jumping to rally driving, ice climbing to power-boating; the list of possible death-defying activities seems endless. Still, these Christmas presents may well seem tame in comparison to the usual Christmas family get-together but they make for truly original and exciting Christmas presents that will never be forgotten.

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