Whether you do stockings on St. Nicholas Day or Christmas, now is a good time to start thinking about what to stuff those stockings with this year! Here is a guide to help you both support Catholic small businesses and find inspiration for creative gift ideas that the family will love!
Baby’s First Rosary by Be a Heart Design
This beautifully crafted teether is made of 100% recycled beechwood. What better way for your baby to draw closer to Mary than with his or her very own rosary?
Plush Saint Dolls by Sieger Design Co.
What could be better than a snuggly saint friend for your little kiddo? With a prayer on one side and an image of a saint on the other, these plush dolls are a unique way to foster a devotion to a particular saint.
Future Saint Dry-erase Activity Cards by Annunciation Designs
Looking for a meaningful way to keep your kids engaged in Mass in an age-appropriate way? These activity cards do just that by encouraging your children to follow along and giving them a way to prayerfully participate. These cards really are an essential for any child’s Mass bag!
Peg Dolls by Grand Expression
We have made it a tradition to always put a peg doll in our daughters’ Christmas stockings, and it’s one of the gifts they seem to love most. With over 100 saints to choose from, you can find a peg doll that would mean something special to the person you give it to. The shop also makes adorable Marian peg doll keychains for mom or grandma!
Coffee by Zelie Beans Coffee
Not only will the recipient of Zelie Beans Coffee have found a delicious new coffee to love, but you can feel good about your purchase, which will support families in an ethical way. Adhering to Catholic social teaching, Zelie Beans strives to ensure that all its growers receive a liveable wage and specifically works with family farms rather than large-scale bean growers. Plus, their coffee is pretty darn good!
Temporary Tattoos by JustLovePrints
Have you ever thought about a tattoo but didn’t quite want to commit? These Catholic temporary tattoos are a fun way to try one out! With designs ranging from the Immaculate Heart of Mary to the Divine Mercy collection, you are certain to find one that fits your aesthetic. What a beautiful way to witness our Catholic faith in a visible way; they can certainly be a conversation starter!
Catholic Masks by Sock Religious
As much as we all wish this pandemic were over, it seems like it might be with us for a little while longer. So, when we mask up to do our grocery shopping or visit friends, why not do it with a Catholic mask? Maybe, as we grab our masks, they can serve as a reminder to pray for everyone affected by COVID-19.
Candles With Encouragement From Saints by Sword & Crown Candle Co
In my house, once it hits fall, we love to have our candles burning. Sword & Crown candles make an excellent gift! With encouraging quotes from saints on them, these hand-poured soy candles have seasonal scents that will keep your home feeling cozy.
Chrism Beard Balm by Catholic Balm Co
Any bearded men in your household? This is the perfect stocking stuffer for them! What better way to be reminded of your baptismal promises than a chrism-scented beard balm that also moisturizes and conditions?
I hope that this guide has given you a few new and creative ideas for your stockings this year! There are so many wonderful Catholic businesses to support, and these are just a fraction of them. Let’s put our purchasing power to good use this Advent season as we prepare for the birth of Christ.
