Excessive Christmas

by Benoit Rajalu

Recession? Credit Crunch? What’s all that nonsense about? Here are a few simple gifts the rich entertain their friends and family with. Nothing fancy, mind you.

Dad: White Gold Jeroboam 1995

Because your dad knows that good wine comes at a good price. This three litre bottle of Dom Perignon would be perfect for a little Christmas treat, plus the gold bottle will look good on the shelves. (£7,750 from Harrods)

Mum: Japanese Knives

It may not be in your nature to condone stereotypes, but you can be sure your mother’s cuisine would be much better if she were using one of these nine excellent Japanese knives. If she can’t bear your dad for one more Christmas, she’ll find another way to use the meat fork. (£1,289 from Harrods)

Little brother: Swarovski Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 1:18

He might be a little brat, but you still love him. That’s reason enough to give him this miniature Lamborghini covered in 7,660 Swarovski crystals. (£1,500 from Hamleys)

Little sister: Rivelin, rocking horse

Every little girl wants to be a princess and what princess wouldn’t have a horse. (£1,800 from Hamleys)

For your boyfriend: Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound 5

Buying an Ipod for your boyfriend is soooo 2007, so why not go all out and get him this state-of-the-art, beautifully designed media centre / music server to make his bachelor pad more modern. (£3,500 from Bang & Olufsen)

Girlfriend: House of Waris ring

She may have become accustomed to a certain standard and you don’t want to disappoint her, so why not spoil her and buy her this beautiful ring. (£3,585 from Liberty)

Bestfriend: Leica M7 Hermes camera

If you want to show your bestfriend how much he or she means to you, why not buy this little beauty. At least the next time they post pictures of you on facebook it will be amazing quality. (£8550 from Leica delaers)