{"id":3792,"date":"2019-03-15T03:46:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T19:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/?p=3792"},"modified":"2019-03-15T15:03:27","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T07:03:27","slug":"the-best-graduation-gifts-new-grads-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/the-best-graduation-gifts-new-grads-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Graduation Gifts New Grads Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Graduation is a big deal. Be it graduating from high school, college or even finishing post-graduate education \u2013 it is a day of celebration to commemorate the graduate\u2019s hard work and effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when it comes to getting gifts for someone you care about who is graduating, you want it to be memorable, unique and special. As many would say, a gift that fits the occasion. More often than not, happy graduates are pictured holding huge flower bouquet<\/a>s, stuffed toys and other items which their family and friends bought from the florist in Singapore<\/a> to give them on their special day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a loss about what to get? Read on to get ideas on what\ngifts you can get (that are bound to impress). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The thought behind the gift <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On graduation day, it\u2019s a normal scene to see excited graduates fluttering from corner to corner, taking pictures with their friends as laughter fills the room. It is a day of great celebration where one celebrates their academic achievements with their proud group of family and friends. And if one is invited to someone\u2019s graduation, what gift should you bring? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many who aren\u2019t used to buying gifts, they would\nquestion if the gift was meaningful enough for such a special occasion, or if\nit was simply appropriate. Others might ask if it\u2019s unique enough or if it\u2019s\ntoo impractical for the recipient to carry around. Though there are tons of\nfactors that might influence one\u2019s perception of an \u201cacceptable graduation\ngift\u201d, the truth of the matter is that there is simply no right or wrong when\nit comes to choosing the right graduation gift for someone you care for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As clich\u00e9 as it may sound, being physically present<\/em> to show how proud and happy you are for the\ngraduate in your life (be it your best friend, significant other, friend or\nfamily member), is ultimately the most important. It\u2019s sweet to bring a gift\nand not turn up empty handed but to many graduates – what matters the most is\nthe thought behind the gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re buying a gift for someone\u2019s graduation, the most\nimportant factor should be the recipients\u2019 preference. Practicality also plays\na part as it is important to think about whether he\/she would be able to carry\nthe gift around. A huge life-sized teddy bear may seem like a brilliant idea at\nfirst but in reality \u2013 would he\/she be able to carry it around during such a\nbusy and hectic occasion? However, it\u2019s not to say that everyone would be\nagainst the idea of such gifts. This truly depends on the recipient\u2019s\npreference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The #1 tip when it comes to choosing a great graduation\ngift? Being sincere and choosing a gift that you believe the recipient would\nappreciate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What items make good graduation gifts? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most two common graduation gifts that might immediate\ncome to mind would be <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Flower\nbouquets<\/li>
  2. Stuffed\nanimals\/balloons<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why? Not only are they sweet items which are portable and\nnoticeable, they\u2019re also known to be items which cheer people up on a daily\nbasis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Flower bouquets<\/a> make exceptionally great gifts because not only do they brighten up one\u2019s day, they effectively convey your good intentions. Different flower bouquets can represent different intentions. Whilst carnations, daisies, lilies and roses may seem to be the typical favourite choices, there are tons of other choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can opt for creative bouquets which match the recipient\u2019s personality or customise it accordingly to his or her preferences. What might make it even cuter would be choosing a colour theme that matches his\/her graduation gown. Flower bouquets make great graduation presents because not only are they perfect photography props which stand out against one\u2019s graduation gown, but because your message of love and appreciation is shown without you even needing to say anything. Another plus point to getting flowers for graduation ceremonies would be that even if you cannot physically make it, sending flowers is a thoughtful gesture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If you\u2019re not sure what graduation flower bouquets<\/a> are fitting for graduation, you can check out this guide for inspiration <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another hot favourite when it comes to graduation gifts would be stuffed toys and balloons. Reason being, they\u2019re lasting and pleasant. Mostly as an alternative to graduation bouquet<\/a>, some feel that purchasing stuffed toys would be more meaningful as they last longer and have sentimental notions attached to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While they are undoubtedly cute and portable, do note the\nrecipient\u2019s preference. Not everyone might enjoy receiving stuffed toys as some\nindividuals are practical and prefer to receive gifts that might help them in\ntheir next stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So which do young graduates really prefer\nbetween the two?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To find out if flowers or stuffed toys\/balloons were more\nfavoured, I did up an Instagram poll which sampled a total of about 70 people,\naged between 20-28. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The results came back as 65% preferred flowers and 35%\npreferred stuff toys\/balloons. Others who were more practical replied stating\nthat they would prefer monetary gifts to help them move on to the next stage of\nthe lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some of the reasons why some respondents chose flowers:
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    • Flowers\nare pretty even though stuffed toys\/balloons has a longer lifespan so it\u2019s more\nvalue for money<\/li>
    • It\u2019s\nnice to take pictures with<\/li>
    • It\u2019s\nsweet to receive bouquets on such an important day<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      It is not very surprising that flowers are still the more preferred choice when it comes to purchasing gifts for such monumental occasions. Flower bouquet gifts are classy and yet versatile enough to be given at different important functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      However, what would make the graduation gift even more\nspecial would be attaching a handwritten note or card to the item. Not only\ndoes this show sincerity but it\u2019s a sentimental gift that the recipient would\nbe able to keep for the rest of his\/her life as a memento of this special\noccasion. It may not mean a lot to others, but to each and every one \u2013\ngraduation day means a lot to the respective individual and having your proud\nloved ones show that they\u2019re proud of you is definitely the highlight of such\nceremonies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If\nyou\u2019re a proud father or mother, here are some sample messages you can write to\nyour child:
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      1. It is\na very proud moment for you. Your efforts and your passion are essential to\npursuing your sky touching the dream. Graduation does not end in hard work. This\nis just a break when you come to new battlefields of life. My best wishes and\ncongratulations, my son!<\/li>
      2. You\nreally deserve the success! I\u2019m sure that you feel very happy on your\ngraduation day. In my message, I am sending my heartfelt wishes with a hope for\nyou to set your goals high, and do not stop until you achieve your goal!\nCongratulations, graduate! Your parents are proud of you. Our best wishes for\nyour career!<\/li>
      3. In\nyour life, you will make numerous mistakes and you will be hurt many more\ntimes. It\u2019s just an experience so do not give up. Wishing you to find and reach\nyour dreams! Now, you are halfway there. May your graduation be the\ncommencement of a bright future for you. My best wishes for a wonderful\nuniversity year!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Credits to: www.congratulationsmessages.imnepal.com\/congratulationsmessages\/graduation\/congratulations-message-graduation-son-parents\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019re\nwishing your best friend\/friend \u201cHappy Graduation!\u201d: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Congratulations\non your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure!<\/li>
        2. Remember\nthis day, the sense of pride and accomplishment that you take from it. Use that\nto move toward your next big goal. Congrats.<\/li>
        3. We\u2019re\nproud of your accomplishments and the person you\u2019ve become.<\/li>
        4. Accomplishing\nthe small things is the first step in achieving greatness \u2013 graduating shows\nthat you\u2019re well on your way!<\/li>
        5. Anything\nis possible \u2013 all you have to do is believe in yourself. Wishing you all the\nbest in what lies ahead and good luck.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          If\nyou\u2019re wishing your significant other: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Your\ngraduation today makes me believe that dreams are to be worked at. You never\nstop pushing, and I now see the result. Keep making me proud everywhere you go.\nCongratulations.<\/li>
          2. It is\nall over now! And you have won for yourself a bright future. Congratulations to\nyou, my love. I can\u2019t wait to see you shine brighter than the sun.<\/li>
          3. What a\njoy it is to see you graduating in such an outstanding way! Congratulations my\nbest friend and the love of my love.<\/li>
          4. Your\ngraduation is surely an outstanding achievement, sweetheart. Congratulations,\nand may your hard work continue to produce unequalled rewards.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Credits\nto: https:\/\/www.birthdaywishes.expert\/graduation-wishes-for-girlfriend\/<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Ultimately, penning a graduation message should come from the heart. These lines might serve as inspiration but cards and notes are made sweeter with a personalised message. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Leaning towards more unique gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            Sometimes, depending on the individual, he\/she might not\nappreciate flowers or stuffed toys\/balloons as much. It may be trickier to be\nable to pick out what they prefer. Nonetheless, here\u2019s a comprehensive guide of\nunique alternatives that just may work for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            • Ang\npows\/Gift cards<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Yes, while monetary gifts be frowned upon and judged as\nbeing too unsentimental for such an important occasion, this is actually one of\nthe most requested and practical gift for graduation as well. Graduation is\nwhen the individual moves into the next phrase of life. Education is generally\nnot cheap and neither is it easy for the individual to survive while waiting to\nland a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              • Books<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Their official academic journey may have come to an end but\nthat doesn\u2019t mean that learning has to stop. Gifting a book is a meaningful way\nto encourage the individual to never stop in their quest for knowledge. At the\nsame time, this gift is practical and memorable as it will never fade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                • A\nphotobook<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  A scrapbook\/photobook would be a lovely way to reminisce\nand look back at his\/her schooling days. While this may bring up nostalgic\nfeelings, graduation is a bittersweet event for many as they leave the comfort\nof their schools to enter the working world. Photo albums serve as a timely\nreminder with memories of the past. Sometimes, in order to move forward, you\nhave to appreciate the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  • Jewellery\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Not only would jewellery last for a long time, but being able to wear the jewellery would not only allow the recipient to feel closer to you over time but is also one of the most practical gifts on the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Ultimately, what goes into a good gift?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    Without a doubt, sincerity and thoughtfulness are the most\nimportant factors in trying to give someone the best graduation present ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Graduation ceremonies mark an important milestone in\npeople\u2019s career and it is necessary to present a gift which is not only\nnoticeable but commendable. Personally, I feel that having a bouquet is a\nlovely gift at a graduation. Not only does it look amazing in pictures but\nthere\u2019s a certain pride that comes with holding the bouquet and knowing that it\nwas gifted by someone special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    For those attending graduation ceremonies soon and have\nplans to gift your loved ones something, do remember to think before you do so\nand more importantly \u2013 to be wholly present in the moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    If you\u2019re a graduate reading this \u2013 congratulations and do remember to thank your support system (family and friends) who have been there for you through the ups and downs of your academic life. Capturing the event through the lens of your smartphone or camera may seem tempting at first but at the end of the day, remembering the graduation ceremony\/event in totality by paying attention to your loved one would mean far more to him\/her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    Remember that graduation ceremonies are important occasions\nbecause they mark the start of a new phase of life. For those attending the\ngraduation ceremonies, as the quote from Confucius goes \u201cWherever you go, go\nwith all your heart\u201d. Remember that the perfect gift doesn\u2019t have to be the\nmost expensive item. Rather, it\u2019s something that symbolises something special\nto the recipient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Written\nby: Elizabeth Tan <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    Graduation is a big deal. Be it graduating from high school, college or even finishing post-graduate education \u2013 it is a day of celebration to commemorate the graduate\u2019s hard work and effort. And when it comes to getting gifts for someone you care about who is graduating, you want it to be memorable, unique and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-article","post-preview"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3792"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3792\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3809,"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3792\/revisions\/3809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}