At Christmas, most people will spend hours making sure they buy the most unique, or interesting, gifts for their loved ones.
This yearly slog can be difficult - especially when so many of the big chain stores offer the same types of presents.
However, for those interested in spending local this year - as well as getting a truly unique gift for someone from Northern Ireland - BelfastLive has got you covered.
We've picked out 5 quirky gift ideas that would go down a treat to anyone living in NI.
A handcrafted Northern Irish sign from Nessa and Ted's
Nessa came up with the idea of doing handcrafted signs during lockdown (with the help of her lovable dog Ted), and it's safe to say that they've proved to be a hit.
The signs are beautifully made, and feature well-known Northern Irish catchphrases such as 'The craic's 90', 'Boy's A Dear' and Line of Duty favourite 'Now We're Sucking Diesel'.
Find out more here.
A proper Northern Irish souvenir from Born and Bred
Located on Belfast's Ann Street, Born and Bred are loved throughout the country as a spot for proper Northern Irish gifts, trinkets and souvenirs.
They offer everything from landmark-inspired craftwork and artwork, to beautiful local homeware - and other items made by local designers.
Find out more about them here.
A piece of local arts and crafts from 2020 ART
Located on Whitehead, 2020 ART is a contemporary gallery / gift shop, representing emerging and established artists from throughout Northern Ireland & Ireland.
An enormously friendly shop, this is the place to go to if you want to find a truly unique original piece of art, or a lovingly crafted one-of-a-kind gift.
Find out more here.
An Irish Food Package from Indie Füde
For the foodie in your life who deserves the best gift you can give them.
Local NI independent food store Indie Füde have created a food tour of Ireland hamper which allows you to taste goodies from every part of this island.
This includes everything from Suki Tea to North Coast Smokehouse seasoning.
Find out more here.
A Taste of Home Box from That's Us NI
We've raved about the Taste of Home Box plenty of times before, but it really is an original idea.
It is also perfect for the person in your life who wants to celebrate all things Northern Ireland.
The Taste of Home box contains three varieties of Tayto, kebab house sauce, yellow man, Irwin’s Nutty Krust, soda and potato bread and some Howell’s Jammy Joeys which will hopefully make up for missing their granny’s home cooking this year.
Visit here.
