Perfect for Christmas! A roundup of surprise ideas
Who are you planning to spend this Christmas with?
If you’re someone who wants to share a fun time with family, friends, or a significant other, this article’s theme is just for you.
From here, I’m going to introduce lots of surprise ideas that are perfect for Christmas!
I’ve gathered a wide range—from dreamy, feel-good ideas that will make you swoon to laugh-out-loud gags that are all about humor.
Let’s make the once-a-year big event as exciting as it can be!
Be sure to read all the way to the end!
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Perfect for Christmas! A roundup of surprise ideas (1–10)
Message Rose
Message Roses: a special gift to set the scene for a romantic Christmas.
By printing messages or illustrations on rose petals, you can deliver joy along with a delightful surprise.
The key feature is an inventive touch: scanning the QR code printed on the petals plays a video.
Turning your heartfelt message or shared photos into a video will make the moment even more moving.
It’s the perfect idea when you want a gift that’s a little different from the usual, or when you want to make Christmas feel truly special for someone important.
Star Naming Gift
Try giving a romantic surprise gift that most people wouldn’t think of.
There’s a service that lets you choose a star’s name in space and have it recorded and preserved.
You’ll receive an official certificate from an observatory, so it feels extra special! Knowing there’s a star in the night sky that’s just for the two of you… that thought alone might make your heart flutter.
From there, you could let the moment carry you into a confession or even a proposal—why not? You might dream of a white Christmas, but for this gift at least, let’s hope for clear skies!
Surprise videos from around the world
Some of you may have seen this on YouTube or other video sites.
This is a service by the general incorporated association WORLD SMILE called “Surprise Videos from Around the World,” where you receive Japanese message videos from people overseas.
If you place a production request, they’ll create a surprise video for you just like that! Of course, you don’t actually know the people from overseas.
But that slight surreal quality combined with the heartwarming feeling of “they’re saying a message just for me” strikes a perfect balance and naturally brings a smile to your face.
Perfect for Christmas! A roundup of surprise ideas (11–20)
A present from Santa
An idea inspired by Santa Claus coming to your home to deliver Christmas presents.
Why not bring a classic surprise that brightens a special moment with someone important to you? Bring a gift you’ve prepared in advance and present it, saying, “It’s from Santa.” You could show up in a Santa costume, or tuck the gift into the Christmas tree or a stocking.
Try planning a heartwarming surprise, along with a thoughtful gift, for the person you’ll be spending this once-a-year special day with.
Pickup by limousine
How about surprising someone with a unique gift that’s a little different from the usual? Secretly chartering a limousine to pick them up would be quite a shock, wouldn’t it? Touring in a limo is fun and gives you a luxurious feeling.
Try decorating the inside with colorful accents and preparing delicious champagne or wine! This is perfect for anyone who wants to make Christmas extra exciting and give a gift with real impact.
Surprise Album
Let’s try making a handmade surprise album with a pull-tab mechanism! Prepare four sheets of paper for the album pages, a strip of paper for the pull string, and three types of small rectangular parts made from construction paper that serve as the key pieces for the flipping mechanism.
Attach the four sheets of paper along the long pull-strip, then fix the rectangular parts to the back.
After that, simply adhere everything to the base and you’re done.
It’s also cute to stick it inside a greeting card to make a card with a built-in album.
If you want to send a message packed with lots of photos of your memories, definitely give this a try.
Shikaketegami (Picture Book)
Shikake Tegami (a picture book) is a special gift that turns your feelings for someone important into a single story.
Using a computer or smartphone, you can easily create an original picture book and even add the recipient’s name and a character with their face.
Because you can weave your own message and episodes into the narrative, it becomes a one-of-a-kind present.
Another appeal is the quick turnaround—about one week from order to delivery.
It’s a surprise gift you can tailor to the recipient: a dreamy story for children, or a moving, emotional tale for adults.