Christmas is celebrated by millions of people the world over. Every year these folks look for ways to make their celebration unique and memorable. One very memorable way this can be achieved is with an engraved Christmas ornament.

By engraving an ornament, you can capture a special moment or time from the past year and commemorate it. Engraving your message on a Christmas ornament will add that personal touch showing you care, and will be cherished by the recipient for many years to come. Because your unique gift is an ornament, your special message will be proudly displayed on the tree, or another prominent location, every holiday season.

Here are five ideas for capturing those special moments with an engraved Christmas ornament:

1. Did someone on your gift list have a baby during the past year? If so, have an engraved Christmas ornament made up with the child's name and birth date. This makes for a special keepsake and may start a trend for new ornament gifts in subsequent years.

2. Maybe someone you know was married this year. A personalized Christmas ornament is an appropriate gift to commemorate their wedding day. Have the engraving done with their married names and the date of the wedding.

3. How about a relative or friend's graduation? If a gift recipient graduated college or high school, an engraved ornament with their name, "congratulations" and year, would be a memorable present.

4. Do you have a new friend that recently moved to your town or city? I'm willing to bet that an engraving welcoming them to their new town will make them feel at home. They will surely know you care about them.

5. If you met a significant other during the year, have an engraved Christmas ornament done with a personal message about a special memory of your "anniversary" date. This personalized present will let them know you really care. They'll love you for it.

You now have five wonderful gift ideas for your friends and loved ones. Can you think of other milestones and special events to commemorate with an engraved Christmas ornament? Think about the people on your list. What special moments occurred recently that would make thoughtful messages to have engraved?

Get personal this holiday season and give the exceptional gift of engraved ornaments. The thoughtfulness of personalized presents show that you carefully considered the feelings of your gift recipients this year. And, you'll be fondly remembered every season these keepsakes are displayed.

Alex Wendell is a thoughtful gift giver and is personally responsible for BestChristmasIdeas.com.

(c) 2007 Alex Wendell.