Have a joyful Christmas

Welcome to the Bermuda Sun’s 2012 Christmas Gift Guide.

In this edition we bring you a bounty of gift ideas to brighten up the lives of your loved ones over the holidays.

You will find eight pages brimming with gift ideas for the whole family, even the dog and cat.

This year we have also included a hostess and ‘adults only’ category to help you find fun gifts for the holidays.

There are also presents for the home and for those on a budget.

We also explore the gift options at some of the island’s less well-known retail stores.

Did you know that not only does Demco Florist create fabulous bouquets but it is also a goldmine of Christmas gift ideas?

Big Savings Zone at Southside, Bermuda’s ‘Best Furniture Store’, is also worth a trip to discover its festive décor and quality giftware.

If you are after some extra personal sparkle, then Lush Makeup, Lash and Brow Bar can create that ‘wow’ factor for those Christmas parties.

The store also sells cosmetic products and can create a customized gift box for you.

If you’re looking for something unusual this Christmas, then pay a visit to Orange Bay Company. The store is an emporium of vintage designer clothing, quality furniture, artwork, furnishings and accent pieces.

Responsibility

If it’s Bermuda Cedar you are after, the BS&R Group can create beautiful furniture and other items to pass on to the next generation.

For the more ‘DIY’ among you, Baptiste can provide practical gifts, from work stations and power tools, to bread and ice cream makers.

In this edition we also encourage you to visit St George’s, which has a full calendar of Christmas events to charm the whole family.

If you’re aiming to throw a memorable party over the holidays, then Bacardi can supply you with all the entertaining tips you need.

The world famous spirits company has all the products you need for a well-stocked bar, but reminds all of us to ‘enjoy responsibly’.

The Bermuda SPCA also encourages us to take responsibility this Christmas when it comes to our pets.

With a house packed full of guests it is easy to overlook your furry friends at this busy time of year, but the SPCA warns us to be on our guard to ensure they stay safe.

Also in this supplement, Oleander Cycles presents some mobile gift ideas, while Walker Christopher, Waters Edge Marine Ltd and Swiss Timing suggest some luxury gift ideas to show someone special how much you really care.

Whatever you are doing over the holidays, enjoy, and please also remember those less fortunate than ourselves.