• Select a Christmas gift for a couple that will bring them closer together.Christmas tree branch with blue Christmas ball image by emka from Fotolia.com
  
  If you have a pair of close friends who are a married couple, then consider giving them a shared Christmas gift. A joint Christmas gift for a couple is acceptable---and in many cases, expected. Give a special gift that both people can enjoy. You can give individual gifts to a couple if you are very close to each person and have the budget to do so.
  
  

Couple's Jewelry

• Buy a newly married couple a set of jewelry with each other's initials engraved on it, if your budget allows you to be generous. The jewelry does not have to be expensive. Consider sterling silver, for example. You could buy a woman a pendant necklace, and you could buy a man a pair of cuff links. Both people will get use out of the jewelry and it will remind them of their tie to each other.
  
  

Couple's Goodie Basket

• Fill a large woven basket with store-bought and homemade Christmas treats. Include sweet and salty snacks. Keep in mind any health restrictions or allergies that either person might have. You can make store-bought goodies look charming by repacking them in cellophane snack bags and securing them with ribbon. Consider chocolates, fruit candies, nuts, crackers and even a cake of some sort. If your budget allows, throw in two green or red mugs and a bag of Christmas coffee.
  
  

Christmas Cabin Getaway

• Purchase a gift certificate redeemable for a weekend getaway in a cabin in the mountains or in a rustic, charming resort that will be lit up and festive. The idea is to provide an opportunity for the couple to get away for a quick respite during the Christmas season. They can sleep by the fire, drink hot chocolate and relax in the glow of the festive decorations and lights.
  
  

Christmas-Themed Tickets

• Purchase a pair of tickets to a Christmas-themed performance such as Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker. Another idea is to purchase tickets to a Christmas concert performed by your local symphony. Many cities offer these performances during the holiday season.