The art of Christmas gift-giving

CEBU, Philippines – Like the Three Wise Men who came bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, Marks and Spencer presents a wonderful array of luxurious gifts, befitting the merriest occasion and the most important people in one's life.

This Christmas, the perfect gifts for oneself and loved ones are at hand, lovely reminders for recipients that they are indeed a reason for celebration.

It's the season for giving dear family a delicious Christmas - with Marks and Spencer's Food Hampers filled with delicious goodies and favorite season treats such as decadent cookies and biscuits, all-time favorite pasta and sauces, and award-winning wines, to ensure a truly delectable Christmas spread. With more than 10 different hampers and wine sets, it's easy to find the perfect gift that matches the recipient and the budget.

The Supreme Luxury Hamper offers everything to create the most delicious and majestic Christmas spread. In addition to sweet mini chocolate crispies and Extremely Chocolatey Dark Chocolate rounds, there's Danish Ham, Christmas tea and coffee, as well as Old Man Creek Shiraz wine.

The Luxury Collection whets the appetite of discerning friends. It includes a Single Estate Reggiano Rosso White wine, chopped ham, Turkey Breast and an array of delicious hot chocolate, cappucino and English Breakfast tea set. This is a set that even Santa would love to receive.

The Pure Indulgence Hamper is a wonderfully rich selection of hearty savories, tea time delights and fine wine. The package comes with ingredients to help create a wonderful Christmas pasta dish of Italian Fusilli with two sauces: Tomato and Herb Sauce, and Tomato and Garlic Sauce. A Single Estate Reggiano Rosso Wine, Colombian Ground Coffee and Organic Green Tea with Jasmine Infusion make for the perfect after-Christmas feast pick-me-upper.

More than your usual food basket, the Classic Favorites Hamper is a sure win the Christmas. Chocolate Chip with Hazelnut Cookies, Smooth Peanut Butter, Bourbon Biscuits, Dutch Shortcake, and Swiss Milk Chocolate to indulge the sweet tooth. This is paired with a bottle of Sparkling Cherry Juice and House Red Wine, among other goodies.

Yuletide Must-Haves Hamper is a luxury at an unprecedented price. Other options are the Pasta Bellissimo and Chocolate Delights. Whether it's to create the perfect pasta dish or to delight dear ones with a sweet, indulgent treat of chocolate and cookies, and jams and biscuits, one can never go wrong with these picks.

Other Christmas Hampers offer an elegant selection of biscuits, tea and jams - the Hearty Breakfast, Old Time Favorites, and It's Tea Time!

There's no need for guesswork over the perfect gift for a host as wine is always welcome in any holiday party. And there are several Marks and Spencer's Wine Gift sets to choose from: Luxury Wine Duo, Celebration Wine Duo, and Festive Wine Duo.

Marks and Spencer has a special gift for shoppers. Every P5,000 purchase of Christmas Food and Wine Gift Sets gets a free P250 gift voucher. The offer is good until November 30, 2015 only.

More information is found at www.marksandspencer.com.ph and www.faebook.com/marksandspencerphilippines.