• Your teen will be excited to see her pop idol in live with the concert tickets you get her for Christmas.Tooga/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  When it comes to Christmas, MP3 players, computers, video games and digital toys are usually at the top of every teenager's wish list. If you are looking for more traditional gift giving ideas -- the kind of presents that don't involve USB cables, batteries and memory cards -- there are plenty of ideas that will thrill the teen in your life as easily as the latest electronic gadget.
  
  

Experiences

• Some of the most memorable moments in life are actual experiences, such as trips to new places, concerts, sporting events and trying things you have always dreamed about. Imagine your teen's surprise when she opens her Christmas gift to find tickets to watch her favorite sport's team or to see her favorite pop star performing in concert. Maybe you will surprise your teen with a trip to a local amusement park he has wanted to visit or perhaps a faraway destination he hasn't even thought of. If your teen has mentioned wanting to try scuba diving or learn piano, lessons for something she has a passion for will make for a unique and memorable Christmas gift.
  
  

Space

• The teenage years can sneak up pretty fast and for some teens, it can be embarrassing to still be sleeping in a race car bed or having friends over in a Barbie-themed room. As your child is getting older, it might be time to give your teen's room a makeover and create a more mature atmosphere -- after all, many teens spend the majority of their time in their own rooms. Give the gift of a bedroom makeover and be sure to include your teen in designing her new space and picking out the new furniture.
  
  

Style

• Clothes are usually part of every teen's Christmas but you can go beyond the socks and pajamas that you usually wrap up and give a gift that reflects your teen's sense of style. Surprise your teenage daughter with that designer handbag she has been drooling over every time you are at the mall or the latest sneakers or designer sunglasses that all the guys at school are wearing.
  
  

Creativity

• Encourage your teen's sense of creativity or inspire them to draw, write or read without looking at a computer screen. Long before blogs and Facebook, teenagers kept diaries and the young writer in your family may enjoy the nostalgia and secrecy of maintaining her own journal. An easel and canvas will incite your teenage Picasso to create his next masterpiece, while a musical instrument may be a great gift for the budding rock star in your family.
  
  

Sports

• Your teen athlete will be delighted to open his gifts on Christmas morning to find new sporting equipment. Alternatively, you may really surprise your teen with autographed memorabilia from one of his favorite athletes. This will require some advanced searching and planning so don't wait until the last minute to find a signed Dwayne Wade basketball. Another great gift idea for any sports enthusiast is a jersey from his favorite team, customized with his name on the back to make him feel like he is really part of the team.