Finding unusual Christmas presents can be a good way to make your gift stand out from the crowd. They show that you have put some thought into your Christmas gift rather than simply bought another DVD or sweater.

Here are some ideas that will get your mind thinking about some of the more unusual Christmas presents that you could give.

1. Adopt an animal or bird. Many zoos and wildlife parks offer this as an option. You can choose from almost any creature from a humble squirrel right the way up to whales. Look for the option of a regular newsletter to keep the gift recipient informed of the progress of their adopted animal during the year.

2. Compile an unusual Christmas present from photographs, audio files and anything else you have to hand. This takes a bit longer to create than buying a present off the shelf but has the advantage that your Christmas gift is guaranteed to be unique and will be treasured for life.

3. Give the gift of a title. You can buy titles such as Lord and Lady online and then you have the added advantage that you can address your unusual Christmas present to the “Lord” or “Lady” to build up intrigue.

4. Buy a minute in time that means something to the person receiving the present. Any special moment from any time in their life can be registered and honored with a framed certificate. This is bound to be a talking point!

5. Give an experience. Anything from driving a Formula One motor car through to “boys toys” such as JCBs and diggers or a leisurely pamper day at a spa.

Once you start thinking about unusual Christmas presents, you’re sure to find weird ideas popping into your head at all times of the day and night. Use the to-do list on your cell phone to jot them down so that you remember them!