Whether it’s clothing, home accessories, or cosmetics, Slovak manufacturers and smaller entrepreneurs have experienced a difficult year. Therefore, we should try to support them during Christmas – preferably the local ones who are based in your area. Keep in mind that these are people who have decided to go their own way, produce in difficult conditions, and make a living with things that fulfill them. If you are unfamiliar with this topic, try visiting our newly opened Vibe concept store – a place that unites a large number of Slovak brands. You can also visit the Christmas market where you can buy hand-made pieces by Slovak craftsmen while you get into the beautiful Christmas atmosphere. I recommend Slovak honey or handmade ceramics.

If your family members or another close person likes practical gifts, but you have no idea what to buy, the best choice is the VIVO! Bratislava gift card. With this card, you can be sure that the person will buy exactly what they need and will really use it, so there is no danger of a useless gift. You can charge the card from 20 to 250 euros and buy it directly at the info desk at the main entrance. It can be used in every VIVO! Bratislava store – whether it is a clothing store, sports store, bookstore, kitchen and home accessories store, or even a cinema or a gym. With this card, you can be sure that you will not buy a gift that will collect dust.

Do you know a person who claims that he or she has everything and doesn't need anything, but you still want to give them something nice and make them happy? Or have you and your partner decided not to give each other gifts and you prefer to donate money where it is needed? That's why I looked for possibilities on the Internet. You will be surprised, but there is really a lot of options. The most famous options are the sites vianocnyzazrak.sk and ludialudom.sk, which allow you to buy Christmas gifts for people in need. For example, you can co-fund the medication for a lady in a retirement home, the textbooks for a kid in an orphanage, or a piece of necessary equipment for a carpenter. It is all very touching and I guarantee you that after the payment you will feel that your money have been spent in a meaningful way. If you or your loved one like dogs, visit the preutulky.sk website, where you not only donate the amount, but you can also choose specific products that will be delivered to a chosen dog-shelter. You can then give the receipt with a letter that says you have supported the specific shelter. Some charity organizations will even generate such graphic outputs for you, and you just print it out. You may have already noticed the “How Much Love Fits in a Shoebox?” initiative that inspires people to fill a shoe-box with anything (candles, hat, scarf, book, slippers…) and the organization then gives the gifts to lonely seniors. You can try also at work and instead of the Secret Santa, you can send the money in the right direction.