Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for gift ideas for the people on your Christmas shopping list? We’ve gathered some great ideas for you in our Christmas Gift Guide.
Give a Gift That Keeps Jesus at the Center of Christmas
For families looking for a meaningful Christmas gift that goes beyond what is wrapped under the tree, Miracle in a Manger offers something special: a tradition designed to help children experience the true meaning of Christmas throughout the entire month of December. Created by working mom and business owner Kim Busbea, Miracle in a Manger grew from a desire she had within her own family—to keep Jesus at the center of a season filled with excitement, activities and gifts. She wanted the story of Christ’s birth to be something children would anticipate and enjoy, while giving parents a simple way to talk about faith together each day.
The experience begins December 1 when an angel arrives with an empty manger, a storybook about the birth of Jesus and an activity card featuring a Bible verse. Each day, children choose from three activities. After completing one, the angel brings a piece of hay the following day to place in the manger. Little by little, the manger fills as Christmas approaches, creating a visual reminder that the family is preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus. And unlike some holiday characters, this angel is meant to be touched, hugged, held and enjoyed! Activities range from simple acts such as praying for someone, giving a hug or holding a door to reading Scripture or visiting a local fire department. Families can choose what works for their schedule and the ages of their children. Behind the fun is an even greater purpose: helping children understand that Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birth, that they are deeply loved by Him, and that faith can be lived out through kindness, generosity and service to others. To learn more and shop the collection, visit miracleinamanger.com and follow @MiracleInAManger on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about the inspiration behind Miracle in a Manger in this video interview.
Personalized Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Looking for thoughtful and personalized gift ideas? The Ornament Nook, located at The Shops of Grand River in Leeds, Ala., offers a wide variety of personalized Christmas ornaments, gifts, and holiday décor. “We have a little bit of everything, and we want customers to feel Christmas when they come into the store,” shares store manager Amber Nichols.
When visitors enter the store, they will find walls of ornaments with a wide range of themes- from snowmen to sports to careers to baby’s first Christmas to family ornaments and more! “We have something for everybody,” Nichols explains. Almost everything in the store can be personalized for free. In addition to exclusive ornaments, the store is also home to adorable Christmas home décor and gifts.
While this is the first year the Ornament Nook store is located in The Shops of Grand River, they have been in Alabama for more than 12 years. Additional locations include Gadsden and Anniston. To learn more, visit www.ornamentnook.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Watch the video interview to peek inside the Ornament Nook store at The Shops of Grand River and learn more about what you will find when you visit.
Give the Gift of a Clean House
A clean house is an amazing gift any time of the year. Did you know you can purchase gift certificates from Molly Maid of Birmingham? These gift certificates are a thoughtful gift idea for anyone. Gift certificates can be purchased at mollymaid.com/gift-certificates.
A Joyful Journal & Fabulous Fragrance
You will find much more than stylish fashion gifts at Hoover’s Bash Boutique. A beautifully appointed daily gratitude journal($32) is the perfect gift for the thoughtful person in your life. With plenty of room to record the happenings of the day, the journal provides prompts to specifically remember and give thanks for the best parts of the day.
You will also find at Bash the Ambre Blends fragrance collection, a line of handcrafted, organic essences that blend beautifully with each wearer’s natural chemistry to create a truly one-of-a-kind aroma. Ambre Blends uses only clean, plant-based ingredients and each fragrance($77) evolves with your body’s warmth to reveal subtle layers throughout the day — soft, sophisticated, and effortlessly personal. Visit the store at 2539 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 105, Hoover, bashboutique.net.
Mark Time with a Football Flair
For the Bama fan in your life, the 2027 Crimson & White Fine Art Calendar makes a great gift. The calendar($26) features a different painting by Daniel Moore each month, including some of the artist’s latest works- including Deuces Wild, Krispy Screen and Buzzer-Beater, danielmooreart.com.
Best Dressed from Head to Toe
Besides offering tailor-fit shoe options for any level of sports activity, your local Trak Shak stores offer a wide range of active apparel. Additionally, with the purchase of footwear, Trak Shak gives you the gift of 25 percent savings off your clothing purchase. Stop in and shop at any of Trak Shak’s three convenient locations including Homewood, Highway 280 and Hoover, trakshak.com.
Revival Letters: A Gift that Keeps On Giving
A subscription to Revival Letters will ensure that your loved one knows you are thinking of them all year long. Each month they will receive in the mail a fine art print, a personal letter, prayer points, a quote card, a worship playlist and other extra surprises from artist and publisher Amanda Cheatwood. Learn more by visiting TheRevivalLetters.com.
More than a Gift of Relaxation
This Christmas consider the gift of a massage package from Birmingham’s Something EveryBODY Kneads. Founder Brittany Hamilton, LMT, CLT believes massage is more than a moment of relaxation—it can be a meaningful part of recovery, comfort, and everyday wellness. With 18 years of experience, Hamilton is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and massage therapy instructor. Each session at Something EveryBODY Kneads is tailored to the client’s health history, comfort level, and goals, with care coordinated alongside medical recommendations when appropriate. Learn more at Kneadsmet.VIP.
