Bringing the tradition of Christmas gift-giving into the 21st century

It’s that time of year again, when decorations start going up, radio stations start playing festive tunes and, despite having 365 days’ notice, we all start stressing and scrambling to get our Christmas shopping done on time!

This habit of leaving everything to the last minute is even worse when you consider that Christmas gift-giving is an ancient Christian tradition, tied to the story of the three wise men, who gifted gold, frankincense and myrrh to Jesus upon his birth. You would’ve thought that, by now, we would’ve learned to plan ahead.

As with everything this year, gift-giving is going to be a little different, with most countries still in the grip of a global pandemic. Walking around the local mall, scoping out gifts will be replaced for many by traipsing through endless websites. That’s where local brands like Flower Boutique come in.

Although we may be disorganised and unprepared, the team at Flower Boutique is anything but. Ready to meet all our gifting needs, the boutique online flower shop has prepared a unique Christmas Collection, featuring a range of gift baskets, sure to excite any recipient. The baskets include beautiful floral arrangements, as well as the option to add a premium bottle of wine – or two – depending on taste.

In fact, if flowers aren’t exactly your thing, the team at Flower Boutique has recently expanded into wines, champagnes and spirits with the launch of Cava Boutique, your one-stop-shop for those loved ones in need of a bit of liquid courage this holiday season.

No matter your choice, you can expect the same premium-quality service that the team has been providing since day one. In fact, both boutiques now offer an innovative delivery service, Svelta, which promises same-day delivery, island-wide, within two hours of placing your order. Yes, you read that right, within two hours! Leaving everything till the last minute doesn’t seem like such a problem after all!

And, a final piece of good news, Flower Boutique will be opening its first brick-and-mortar shop in Limassol, at 103, Nikou and Despoina Pattichi Street. So, for those who prefer a more traditional approach to Christmas shopping, the team will be there to help meet your every need.

It really is starting to feel a lot like Christmas…

For any further information, you can contact the team at: +357-25-558749

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