This is one of my favorite inexpensive gift ideas for Advent, Christmas, or Epiphany.

Bulbs: $2.78 for two    +  Stones: $1.98 on sale  +     Star Container: $1 = $5.76 + tax

Result:  In about 3 to 4 weeks, you will have 6″- 12″ flowering stalks. It is so much fun to wait, watch, and admire.