Classic gifts for St. Nicholas Day and Christmas

How to choose a gift for a child for St. Nicholas Day or Christmas? If you're not giving gifts to your own child or simply lack inspiration, it's worth turning to holiday classics. Small gifts will be appreciated by children of extended family or friends during holiday visits. Check out these universal and classic gifts that will be a pleasant surprise for everyone.

Chocolate or tangerines? When visiting friends or extended family during the Christmas season, we might wonder if we should give their children a gift. It's certainly a nice gesture. Classic gifts include chocolate or other holiday-themed sweets, such as chocolate Santas, Advent calendars, or Christmas treat sets. If you prefer healthier snacks, choose dark chocolate, homemade gingerbread, oranges or tangerines, and selected dried fruit purchased at Christmas markets. For those who enjoy making their own treats, homemade chocolate sticks that can be melted in hot milk are a good idea.

Homemade sweets

You can also use one of our ideas for homemade Christmas sweets:

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• Marshmallow pops, a recipe for Christmas sweets for children

Sweet homemade pastries are not only a gift given straight from the heart, but also an opportunity to prepare a gift together with your child.

Socks, hat, gloves

Another winter gift is seasonal fashion accessories. Charming socks with a Christmas motif, a cheerful hat, or other accessories are perfect as a pillow for St. Nicholas Day, as an addition to a Christmas present, or as a standalone gift for visiting loved ones. For children, choose cheerful patterns, whether Christmas or winter, such as hats with original pompoms. A fun idea is to give your little one mismatched socks, which are readily available in stores. Endo also offers a unique pair that also supports refugees from Ukraine .

A book good for any occasion

Another universal gift for a child is a book . If you're unsure what to buy, ask at the bookstore about new releases for a given age. A good choice is a novel or a unique album with beautiful illustrations tailored to the child's age and interests, such as "Fungarium" or "Which Ways to Yellowstone." If you don't know what your child already has in their library, avoid titles like children's encyclopedias or illustrated dictionaries, as it's easy to duplicate such general books. For children who read less but love pictures, choose comics or manga. Shorter texts and engaging stories will encourage them to read longer texts in the future.

Practical and pretty pajamas

Who doesn't love Christmas pajamas? Such a gift will always be very nice and practical. It's also usually a piece of clothing we don't buy very often, so it will likely be very useful for your little one. For a holiday gift, you can choose pajamas with a Christmas or winter motif or pattern , such as a classic plaid. If you know your child is a fan of cartoon characters, athletes, or artists, you can try pajamas with their favorite motif. Another good idea are themed pajamas, such as ones with animals. Girls usually choose sweet and adorable patterns or funny characters, while boys choose patterns related to their interests or with funny sayings .

A toy for a toddler

A toy is a gift that preschool and early school-age children will especially appreciate. The salesperson will be the best choice, just make sure you're looking for something new so you don't buy something your child already owns. Classic choices include Lego blocks for both boys and girls, as well as games and puzzles . A little girl will also appreciate a stuffed animal or a fashionable doll. For a little boy, choose a classic teddy bear or a role-playing figurine.

Baby clothes as a gift

When buying clothes, avoid very practical items, such as a jacket – the child knows they would have gotten it anyway, which may make them disappointed. The exception is if we know the boy really wants a specific jacket or shoes that we wouldn't normally buy. A good clothing gift for a child is a T-shirt for a boy or girl with an interesting design, such as a funny slogan or a funny drawing. With older children, it's best to ask them about their tastes, or if they're not your own, ask their parents. At this age, children are very sensitive to how they present themselves in their peer group, and it may turn out that a beautiful and expensive blouse won't be worn by them.

A gift for a baby

When visiting new parents for the holidays, you might want to give their little one a gift. Of course, the little one won't fully understand the occasion and the gift, so it's best to follow the parents' guidelines, and in this case, gifts can be as practical as possible. However, if you don't have the opportunity to ask about what to buy, classic baby clothes (buy in bulk): bodysuits, T-shirts, shorts, small soft toys with sensory , crinkle, rubber elements, etc., natural teethers, and classic stuffed animals. If you want to buy a more expensive gift for your little one, choose a play mat or an interactive toy, for example, one with sounds and lights, and for clothes, choose fluffy onesies with teddy bear ears. Find out how to choose a gift for a baby.