Christmas gift ideas for kids: 10 presents that feel magical
The best Christmas presents are the ones children still talk about in January. Here are ten ideas that bring a little magic without adding to the toy pile.
1. A Christmas story starring them
A personalised book where they save Christmas, or find the missing star, becomes the story they ask for every night of the holidays. See our Christmas stories.
2. A Christmas Eve box
Pyjamas, a hot chocolate sachet and a new book to open the night before. It quickly becomes a tradition.
3. A personalised ornament
One ornament with their name and the year, added every Christmas, tells the story of their childhood on the tree.
4. A letter from Father Christmas
Handwritten, mentioning something they did this year. Keep it with their Christmas things.
5. A baking set for Christmas cookies
Cutters, sprinkles and an apron. The baking is the present, and the cookies are a bonus.
6. Tickets for a winter outing
A festive market, an ice rink or a holiday show. Wrap the tickets in a small box to keep the surprise.
7. A craft kit for decorations
Let them make paper stars and snowflakes for the house. Children love seeing their work on display.
8. A cosy reading corner
A cushion, a small lamp and a basket of books. It turns the holidays into reading time.
9. A family board game
Something simple enough for the youngest to play, so the whole family joins in.
10. A gift they give
Help them choose or make a present for someone else. Giving is part of the magic too.
When to order
Personalised books are made to order. In the UAE and Saudi Arabia delivery takes about 5 working days, and about 7 elsewhere in the GCC, so ordering in the first half of December keeps things calm. Delivery is free across the UAE.