Six unique gifts to give this Christmas

This Christmas, whether you’re eagerly looking forward to choosing the perfect gifts or needing a little inspiration to finish your list, we’re here to help. Every gift in our Christmas Giving Guide helps share God’s love with others around the world.

Here are six unique gifts from the guide you can give your loved ones this Christmas.

Seema Mahto holds freshly harvested eggplant from her field in Sundarkanali village, East Singhbum, India. (MCC photo/Anima Lakra) 

For the green thumb

Does your loved one enjoy pulling out weeds or watering their extensive houseplant collection? Give the gift of a bountiful vegetable garden. Gardens provide families in places like India with nutritious food and a way to earn an income.

Give a garden for $35

An eco-friendly clay stove, designed by an MCC partner in Malawi, is more efficient  than cooking over an open fire. (MCC photo/Amanda Talstra)

For the foodie

As every dedicated home cook can attest, you need the right kitchen tools for the job. Imagine trying to dice onions without a knife or cutting board! The gift of an eco-friendly stove helps families cook with 60% less firewood, saving trees and reducing the time needed to make food.

Give an eco-friendly stove for $15

*Srautrahn Chee holds up a fish from her grandparents’ fish pond in Cambodia, *In Cambodia, family names are written before first names. (MCC photo/Matthew Lester)

For the avid angler

If your loved one’s ideal summer weekend involves a peaceful lake and a fishing rod, we’ve got the perfect suggestion. Choose the gift of fish — we promise this one won’t get away. Stocking a fish pond in places like Cambodia helps families support themselves by raising and selling fish.

Give fish to stock a pond for $20

Books on the shelf at the Children's Peace Library in Kigali, Rwanda. (MCC photo/Amanda Talstra)

For the book lover

If you can always find your loved one reading the latest novel, they’ll really appreciate the gift of a book. There’s no need for them to make room on their bookshelf, as the gift of books helps students around the world learn about peace.

Give books for peace libraries for $12

Augustine Bidali, a refugee from South Sudan now living in northwestern Uganda, uses his training in tailoring to support his family. Augustine successfully completed a tailoring course supported by an MCC partner which earned him a startup kit that included a sewing machine. (Photo courtesy of RICE-WN)

For the crafter

Is your loved one often up to their elbows in fabric, glitter or paint? Keep the creative spark going by giving the gift of a sewing machine. This gift gives the opportunity to start a tailoring business for people in places like Uganda.

Give a sewing machine for $150

This bee box in Nicaragua is one of 100 that are helping Marcela Paz Garcia increase his income to support his family. (MCC photo/Derrick Charles)

For the busy bee

We all know someone who always seems to be on the go, buzzing from one task to another. Get them a gift that works just as hard as they do. A bee box helps families start their own beehive to produce and sell honey.

Give a bee box for $15

No matter which gift from the guide you choose, you’ll be making a difference this Christmas. You can view the entire Christmas Giving Guide here.

Every gift also includes the option to send an e-card to your loved one, letting them know about the gift you’ve chosen in their name. Happy gifting and merry Christmas!