It's time for this year's list of "Christmas Gift Ideas" and another "Sleighful of Giveaways!" I actually got a jump start on it this year, and thought I'd actually might finish it early, but between our girls getting their wisdom teeth out on Tuesday, the boys flying home from college on Wednesday, and two of my brothers coming up for Thanksgiving and staying for the weekend, life has been extra full! I'm finally wrapping it up and it's ready to share. You can find the lists from the last five years
here,
here,
here,
here, and
here, as well as even more Catholic gift ideas listed in my past Easter posts as well:
100+ Easter Basket Stuffers & Catholic Gift Ideas and
Easter Symbols: Catholic Gift Ideas. Some of the items below have been featured in the past but they are still favorites. I've tried to only include links to things that are currently available, or were available at the time of this post, but I think a few items might be out of stock...
.: Advent and Christmas Music :.
** Some of these have unlimited free streaming included with Prime on Amazon! **
- Legends of St. Nicholas
- Adventus
- Advent at Ephesus
- Catholic Christmas Classics
- Catholic Songs for Children - includes: Gather Round the Crib at Christmas and The Best Christmas Present of All
- Christmas at Ephesus
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: Christmas with The Dominican Sisters of Mary
- Christmas in Harvard Square
- Caroling at Ephesus
.: Feast of St. Nicholas :.
- St. Nicholas Statue
- St. Nicholas Block from Almond Rod Toys and Saint Nicholas Cookie Stamp from Rycraft
- Kids St. Nicholas Socks and Adult St. Nicholas Socks from Sock Religious
- St. Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins - Review can be found here.
- St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins (Here is my FREE document for this new updated version! You can find my original St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins in the archives.)
- Drinking with St. Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints from the author of Drinking with the Saints: The Sinner's Guide to a Holy Happy Hour
- St. Nicholas Prayer for Children Print
- The Man Who Was Really Santa Claus
- St. Nick's Goat Milk Soap from The Cloister Shoppe
.: Christmas Puzzles :.
Our family loves putting together puzzles during Advent and Christmas.
Here are some puzzles that are currently available to purchase:
.: Favorite Nativity Sets :.
- Kurt Adler Wooden Nativity Advent Calendar with 24 Magnetic Figures
- Joseph Walking and Mary on the Donkey
- Jesus, Mary and Joseph Pillar Candle from Holy Face Shop
- Fontanini Holy Family
- Nativity Tea Light Candle Lantern
- Ostheimer Nativity Set Full Size - This was a gift a couple years ago and we've been adding to the collection. Available from Bella Luna.
- Childrens Nativity Blocks Starter Set and Deluxe Wooden Nativity Set from Almond Rod Toy
- Wooden Nativity from Armadillo Dreams
- Wish List: Nativity Schwibbogen with Electric Lights
Once again our children helped again with this year's "Christmas Gift Ideas" post. I had them each list nine gift ideas for me to share with you all. Most are things they own with some wishes thrown in too.
Here are their answers:
Please note: In addition to their stockings, our children usually unwrap three gifts from my husband and I on Christmas morning - something they need, something they want, and one other gift which is usually faith based. We draw names on the first Sunday of Advent for Christkindl and end with a family Christkindl gift exchange. It's always the first thing they want to do after our morning prayers (or morning Mass if we didn't make it to the Midnight Mass) on Christmas Day! They also receive a stack of books either on Epiphany. The gifts listed below have been received over a number of different years/occasions.
.: Captain's Picks - Age 20 :.
Even though the boys were on the other side of the country, I still asked them to help with the gift guide again... They are both home now! Here is what he sent me when I asked for his list:
- Gift cards for food - Dominos, Dunkin' Donuts, etc
- Snack Food (gift card or actual food)
- Fun sweaters or t-shirts. Maybe some dress shirts (to go with the ties) *Sasquatch Spotted is a favorite tie, so is his Irish Flag Tie. This year I think I might get him this t-shirt and this tie.*
- Paddle Board and other outdoor stuff (like the hammock) *He also loves his Hey Dude Loafers!*
- Laptop
- In Sinu Jesus: When Heart Speaks to Heart -- The Journal of a Priest at Prayer
- Some fun activity thing that'll be a life skill - Scuba Diving
- AirPods *He loves his Noise Canceling Headphones too*
- Some sanity (loving support and time with family) [the doctor is in Charlie Brown]
.: Ranger's Picks - Age 18 :.
- Sports Gear and Merchandise - Pickelball Ball, Soccer Cleats, Soccer Balls, Practice Jerseys, Hats, T-shirts, etc
- Less Than a Minute to Go: The Secret to World-Class Performance in Sport, Business and Everyday Life
- Spikeball - A gift from a couple years ago and so fun!
- Leather Messenger Bag
- Bow Ties and Dress Shoes - These are his favorite loafers.
- Nike Sports Duffle Bag
- Ukulele *He doesn't have his own, but loves learning to play at college!*
- Bose Bluetooth Speaker
- Cool Socks from Sock Religious
.: Twinkle Toes' Picks - Age 17 :.
.: Snuggles' Picks - Age 13 :.
- Escape from Colditz: 75th Anniversary Edition
- St. Joseph Socks and St. Michael Socks from Socks Religious
- Saint Michael Above the 38th Parallel
- LEGO Creator Sets and City Sets (One favorite from the past is his LEGO City Police Station.)
- Tippman Cronus Paintball Gun Set
- St. Michael Rosary from Come Holy Spirit Rosaries
- Dunkirk (DVD)
- Tenzing Rambler Backpack
- Rollerblades Spitfire XT (Still a favorite after two years!)
.: Gift Ideas for Catholic Women :.
.: 2021 Catholic Calendars and Planners :.
.: A Sleighful of Giveaways :.
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"Wow! So many wonderful prizes and ideas. I think I would like the Rosary Blocks from Almond Rod Toys. If not those, then the Saint Cards Game Set. Thanks for the chance to win!"
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Congratulations Katie Hancheck! "And your giveaways are amazing!! #4 #13  are my favs :D
Thank You for doing this! Many Graces to you for your time and sacrifice!"
Congratulations Amanda Toca!
"I would love 5, 6, 10, or 3. Thank you!"
Congratulations Ashley!"
"These are fantastic ideas, I ordered a bunch. Thank you!"
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Prize #07 - One 2021 Quarterly Subscription Box sponsored by Telos Art Shop (value $125.00)
Congratulations Katie!
"This is always one of my favorite posts you do!! Prizes 3,4, and 7 were my favorites! Thanks so much for sharing all of these awesome Catholic companies!"
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Prize #09 - Set of 8 Cookie Stamps with Recipe Booklet (Includes: #416 - Snow Star, #463 - Christmas Ornament, #020 - Frosty, #034-18 - Heralding Angels, #023 - Holly Sprig (1), #030 - Christmas Tree, # 368 - Nativity and #271 - Jolly Santa) sponsored by Rycraft Cookie Stamps (value $103.92)
Congratulations Natalia!
"Great prizes! My favorites are 9, 11, 18 and 19."
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Congratulations Lori ZL!"I'd love #10 or #20. Lots of great gift ideas."+ + +
Congratulations Courtney Brandwein!"Thank you for sharing your list. So many great ideas!!"+ + +
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Congratulations Dee!"They are all great prizes! My favorites are #4, #10, #12, #13, #19, and #20."
Congratulations Lisa C! "Love all the suggestions! Especially for the older boys, as mine are about the same ages. As for the giveaway, my favorite prizes are #4, #13, #9 and #20. Thanks as always for the beautiful ideas. I have followed you for quite a few years now!"
Congratulations Anna!
"Hi! Thank you so very much for hosting this very generous giveaway!! My favorites are #4, #14, #8, #5, and #13, May God and Our Blessed Mother bless you and your family during this holy Advent and always. Thanks again!!"
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Prize #15 - Gift Pack from author Leslea Wahl. This bundle offers all you need to make a fantastic gift for the book enthusiast in your family – whether it’s a boy or a girl! Gift pack includes three signed books for teens – The Perfect Blindside, eXtreme Bindside, and Gifts: Visible and Invisible. Other items included: a journal with magnetic bookmarks, a Guardian Angel necklace, a Jerusalem Crusaders cross bracelet, a scripture verse magnet, and a scented handmade soap. (value $60.00)
Congratulations Jodi!
"Thank you for hosting the giveaway, and thank you to the generous individuals and companies donating the wonderful prize packages! My favorites are #4, 7, 5, 3, 9, 15."
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Congratulations Elizabeth!
"Your ideas are wonderful. Thank you for blessing our family with your creativity and generosity each year!"
Prize #17 - Digital downloads of Learning the 10 Commandments with Billy the puppet, Folktales of Saint Nicholas with Billy the puppet, Saint Stories with Billy the puppet Set #1, and Preparing for your First Communion with Billy the puppet sponsored by Faith & Puppets (value $52.00)
Congratulations Tami Carver!
"All of it is amazing!! Thank you for your gift list!"
Congratulations Kelly!"Love looking at your Christmas lists!"
Congratulations Molly!"I love seeing your list each year! Thanks for putting this together!"
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Prize #19 - Gift basket sponsored by author Sandralena Hanley includes: "Copy of my book, Champion of Valdeor; Rafael's Mother and Child painting brought from Florence, Italy; holy water font of Crown of Thorns; Scenes from Heaven coloring book; The Other Wiseman illustrated picture book; and Celtic Fairy-tales." (value $50.00)
Congratulations Candice!
"I would love any of the prizes."
Prize #20 - Pink Rose Rosary (Handmade Painted Ceramic 8mm) from The Rose Picker (value $50.00)
Congratulations Kristina!
"So many awesome giveaways! I hope y’all have a blessed Advent!"
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(Hoping to post an updated Advent post soon!)
