Need Help Shopping for a Christmas Gift for a Nun?

Do you need to buy a Christmas gift for a nun? Deciding what Christmas gift to buy for a nun might be a bit confusing, especially if you have never shopped for a nun's present before. But do not worry; the following ideas will help you shop with ease and find a great gift.

The following gift ideas are practical and the recipient will appreciate your thoughtfulness. The gifts shown below vary in price, from the inexpensive to the more expensive.

Books and Magazine Subscription

If you know or can find out what hobbies the nun has, a book or a magazine subscription on that subject is a good idea. She will enjoy reading a book or magazine about a subject that interests her.

Food

A fruit basket is a nice gift.

A boxed assortment of tea, coffee, or cocoa is another idea. Lots of stores sell food gift sets at Christmas, take a look and hopefully you will see a gift set that will make a nice present.

Also, cookies and candy make fine gifts.

Gloves and Scarf

Keep your choice simple. Notice the color of the nun's coat or jacket to get ideas as to what color would be best.

Desk Accessories

A paperweight makes a practical gift. The nun can use it on her desk to hold down paperwork.

A pencil cup is another useful accessory for her desk. She can keep all of her pens and pencils in one place and her desk will be neat.

A letter holder helps to organize letters that need to be mailed.

A desk pad calendar is something useful for her desk. It will enable her to see appointments, etc. with a quick glance.

Tote Bags and Pocketbooks

A simple tote bag is something any nun can use. A nun can carry paperwork to and from work with ease. She can also use it for shopping to carry purchases back home.

A simple pocketbook will be appreciated. After all, nuns need something to carry their tissues, change purse, eyeglasses, etc.

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are a very useful gift. If you decide on a department store gift certificate, the nun can purchase underwear, toiletries, etc. The nun needs these items, but we would feel uneasy buying them for her. The gift certificate enables her to purchase these or any other items she needs.

If you can find a local bakery that sells gift certificates, this is another fine idea. It can be used to purchase a tasty dessert, a fancy bread, etc.

Writing and Organization

A weekly planner will let your gift recipient keep track of appointments.

Journals are good to write lists, ideas, and thoughts.

Stationery or note cards enable her to keep in touch with family and friends.

CDS

If you know what kind of music she likes, this is a delightful gift idea.

Umbrella

It is a gift that she may not think of buying for herself. It is a gift that will be appreciated.

If you do not know the nun very well try to ask someone who knows her what she might like. This is especially helpful if you are considering buying her a food gift, CD, book or magazine subscription. Be sure to ask if the gift recipient can eat sugar, or if she is allergic to any foods.

Hopefully you will find a gift that the nun will like and appreciate. Happy shopping!