Christmas Gifts by Recipient

Buying tips: what should I look for?

• Photos are the safest bet for parents and grandparents: a favorite family picture rarely misses.
• For teens, let them pick: their name, a favorite color or a hobby beats anything too sentimental.
• Couples and best friends love a dated keepsake, like an ornament with this year and both names.
• Baby's first Christmas ornaments usually have room for the baby's name and birth year; double-check spelling before ordering.
• Small gifts add up: a personalized ornament plus a card often lands better than one big item.

When to order: how early should I order?

Personalized gifts are made to order. Check the delivery date on each product page, and aim to order by early December; mid-December is late for most items.

USPS recommends sending by Dec 17 (Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail), Dec 18 (Priority Mail) or Dec 19 (Priority Mail Express) for delivery by Dec 25 in the lower 48 states. (USPS holiday shipping dates)

Hanukkah runs Dec 4 to 12 this year, so Hanukkah cards and gifts need ordering earlier than Christmas ones.

All 2026 holiday order-by dates