Christmas Gift Ideas for Mother

Remember those amazing Christmas mornings of yesteryear — waking up before dawn to see your presents surrounding a sparkling tree? There’s a good chance a little elf named “Mom” had something to do with that magical experience. And now it’s your turn to sprinkle some magic on her season with a great present for mom for Christmas.

Need some help deciding what to get mom for Christmas? Below, we put together a list of heartfelt and unique gifts for mom on Christmas, so you can be sure to give her something she’ll fa-la-la-la-love.

Handwritten Bracelet

To remind your mom how much she’s loved every day in a beautiful and personal way, simply write out “I love you, Mom” and get it turned into a handwritten bracelet. Or, for an even more creative touch, find her mother’s handwriting in an old card or letter (even a signature will be meaningful) and give your mom a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Custom Song

Looking for a mom Christmas gift that will give her all the feels? Songfinch will create a custom song based on the details you provide — like your favorite memories, inside jokes or heartfelt messages — and you can send it with any ecard! Simply share your info and a professional musician will start working on an original song just for her. It’s the perfect way to elevate your Christmas card and might just bring tears of joy every time she listens!

Fingerprint Necklace

Hands down, the most unique gift from tiny tots because fingerprints are one of kind. Those little fingers won’t stay small forever and now is a great time to capture them on a charm, necklace or ring. Great for new moms or grandmothers, many items can be made with several prints, each labeled with a child’s name.

A Unique Experience

Looking for really unique ideas for a mom for Christmas? Virgin Experience Gifts make it easy to treat her to something unforgettable, like a spa day, cooking class or wine tasting. You can even pick an experience to enjoy together, creating memories that last beyond the holidays.

Engraved Cutting Board

Celebrate all the meals, traditions and together-time you’ve shared by inscribing a personal note on a wooden cutting board for mom to use often or on special occasions. Most engravers can even copy your own handwriting!

Framed Photo

It's easier than ever to take a photo these days, but many photos never make it off your phone. A framed photo of the two of you can speak volumes. Before you give your mom her Christmas gift, write a short message on the back of the picture so she always remembers its special meaning.

Open-when Cards

Think of a handful of moments for which she can open a card from you or choose significant dates such as an anniversary or her birthday.

Here are some ideas:

• Open when you’ve had a tough day at work
• Open on [insert date]
• Open when you’re feeling down
• Open on your birthday
• Open when you could use a pep talk

Once you’ve chosen your “open when” moments, get a greeting card for each and write a message inside. Then label the envelopes accordingly. Stack them up, neatly tie with a ribbon and voilà! — a considerate gift that keeps on giving.

Paw Print Ornaments

Can’t forget about Christmas gifts for pet moms! Pick up a baby handprint kit (available at most craft and superstores) and capture your pet’s paw forever in an ornament labeled with his/her name.

A Favorite Book or Journal

Is she an avid reader? Most book lovers can never have enough books, and they love getting recommendations from other readers. If you've got an old favorite or one you can't stop thinking about, give her a copy. Write a note on the inside cover telling her why you think she would love it or why the book reminds you of her.

Another option is to gift her with a journal that perfectly reflects her style. Pair this with a scented candle and a Christmas card that encourages her to take time each day for self-reflection. She deserves it, after all.

Potted Herbs

In many places, Christmas is at the beginning of a long, cold winter season. Fresh herbs add color to a dreary kitchen and make tasty additions to cold-weather cooking. It's a perfect Christmas gift for a mom who loves to cook!

Memory and Gratitude Jar

For an inexpensive Christmas gift for mom that will have a lasting impact, all you have to do is search your memory bank! Type or write a long list of positive memories, funny stories, compliments and words of gratitude and cut them into strips of paper to fill a lidded jar or candy dish that mom can proudly display. Reading them again and again will never get old, especially as the years go by. This is also a great group gift from the whole family and can easily be contributed to from across the miles!

Gift Cards

If gift cards are still the best Christmas gift for your mom who loves to shop, give them in a unique way by buying several digital gift cards (perhaps in smaller amounts) and attaching them to a Christmas ecard with a creative message. Here’s one idea:

For the places that you drove me (gas card)…

For the meals you still make (grocery card)…

For the clothes and stuff (clothing or superstore card) you bought me…

Thank you, Mom. Now take a break! (coffee/book/restaurant card)

Now you have some great ideas for mom for Christmas to make this holiday season both merry and memorable. After all those years of her pulling off holiday miracles, it must feel good for you to come up with something she’s never gotten before.